Frank Carlson Library

Helen shares her struggles with unassuming charm and intelligence: the frustration of not being able to express herself-- like wandering though a dense fog-- and the happiness of finally apprehending light breaking through the mist. The joy she felt when she first made the connection between the word water and the cold, wet liquid that poured over her fingers, comes spilling onto the pages with girlish, infectious enthusiasm. Written when she was...

Biography of the first important female politician in America who did much to further the cause of farmers and the Populist Party of the 1890's.

A newly expanded edition of personal writings by American frontier women, which includes a new introduction by the author. "Important for anyone who wants a clearer understanding of the people, and particularly the women, who shaped a good part of the nation"--NY Times. "A major revelation in the recording of American history"--

The Rebel forces arrive and take control of the town. While looking for a wooden box for the kitten Milky Ann, Jo discovers a runaway slave hiding in the storage shed. His name is John, and he has escaped from the Southern army.

As the battle becomes more violent, people flee from the town. The March family is finally forced to leave their home.

Amy and her family must stay with Aunt March until they find a new home of their own. While Mother goes house hunting, the girls help with the housework. It is a busy day!

The March family, mother and four daughters, make the best of life as their father fights with the Union Army. After a year, the wounded father returns and the family rejoices. But their family picnic takes an ominous turn when he sights enemy scouts.

The March children are determined to find a new house, but discover that it is not as easy as they had imagined. Jo and Amy go out in a carriage to look without success.

The family arrives safely in Newcord, but Aunt March fails to meet them. When they arrive at her house, they interrupt her afternoon nap, putting her in an ill humor. Instead of a happy family reunion, they must suffer her biting criticisms.

Meg and Jo are excited to receive invitations to a party. But Jo has a problem: standing too close to a fire has scorched her best dress and now she has nothing to wear. Mending the dress as well as she can, Jo decides to wear the damaged party gown.