The Country of the Pointed Firs

And Other Stories

Preface by Willa Cather
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Knopf | Anchor
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On sale Feb 11, 1954 | 9780385092142
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Sarah Orne Jewett's place in American letters was assured when this acclaimed collection of stories about her native state of Maine was first published in 1896. With a Preface by Willa Cather.

Sarah Orne Jewett's crisp style and skillful observation of people and places gives her work lasting appeal.
Preface by Willa Cather

The Country of the Pointed Firs

The White Heron

The Flight of Betsey Lane

The Dulham Ladies

Going to Shrewsbury

The Only Rose

Miss Tempy’s Watchers

Martha’s Lady

The Guests of Mrs. Timms

The Town Poor

The Hiltons’ Holiday

Aunt Cynthy Dallett

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Sarah Orne Jewett's place in American letters was assured when this acclaimed collection of stories about her native state of Maine was first published in 1896. With a Preface by Willa Cather.

Sarah Orne Jewett's crisp style and skillful observation of people and places gives her work lasting appeal.

Table of Contents

Preface by Willa Cather

The Country of the Pointed Firs

The White Heron

The Flight of Betsey Lane

The Dulham Ladies

Going to Shrewsbury

The Only Rose

Miss Tempy’s Watchers

Martha’s Lady

The Guests of Mrs. Timms

The Town Poor

The Hiltons’ Holiday

Aunt Cynthy Dallett