A Lantern in her Hand by Bess Streeter Aldrich

Abbie Deal is a young woman living in the small town of Cedarville, Nebraska in the late 1800s. She is the daughter of a hardworking farmer and the wife of a successful businessman. Abbie is a strong-willed woman who is determined to make a better life for herself and her family. Abbie's life is filled with hard work and struggles, but she never gives up. She is determined to make a better life for her family, and she does so by taking on a variety of jobs, including teaching, running a boarding house, and working in a store. Throughout the novel, Abbie faces many challenges, including a difficult marriage, a devastating fire, and a devastating drought. Despite these hardships, Abbie never loses sight of her dreams and continues to strive for a better life. In the end, Abbie's hard work and determination pay off, and she is able to provide a better life for her family. A Lantern in her Hand is a story of hope, determination, and the power of the human spirit.

By Bess Streeter Aldrich · First published 1928 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Romance · 38 chapters · 88,691 words

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Because the road was steep and long, / And through a dark and lonely land, / God set upon my lips a song / And put a lantern in my hand. / -JOYCE KILMER

By Bess Streeter Aldrich.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Bess Streeter Aldrich
• Date: 1928 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Romance, Women's Fiction
• Length: 88,691 words
• Structure: 38 chapters, 1,799 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a pioneer woman in Nebraska, making it a historical fiction novel.
• Realistic Fiction — The novel is based on real-life events and characters, making it a realistic fiction novel.
• Romance — The novel follows the romantic relationships of the protagonist, making it a romance novel.
• Women's Fiction — The novel follows the life of a woman and her struggles, making it a women's fiction novel.

Tags

Fiction · abbie · abbie's · black · children · christine · day · days · deal · eyes · family · grace

Contents

• Chapter 1: The Story Behind a Lantern in Her Hand
• Chapter 2: Introduction
• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX
• CHAPTER XXI
• CHAPTER XXII
• CHAPTER XXIII
• CHAPTER XXIV
• CHAPTER XXV
• CHAPTER XXVI
• CHAPTER XXVII
• CHAPTER XXVIII
• CHAPTER XXIX
• CHAPTER XXX
• CHAPTER XXXI
• CHAPTER XXXII
• CHAPTER XXXIII
• CHAPTER XXXIV
• CHAPTER XXXV
• CHAPTER XXXVI

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