The Quack's Daughter

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Publisher : University of Iowa Press
ISBN 13 : 1609382439
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (93 download)

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Book Synopsis The Quack's Daughter by : Greta Nettleton

Download or read book The Quack's Daughter written by Greta Nettleton and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raised in the gritty Mississippi River town of Davenport, Iowa, Cora Keck could have walked straight out of a Susan Glaspell story. When Cora was sent to Vassar College in the fall of 1884, she was a typical unmotivated, newly rich party girl. Her improbable educational opportunity at “the first great educational institution for womankind” turned into an enthralling journey of self-discovery as she struggled to meet the high standards in Vassar’s School of Music while trying to shed her reputation as the daughter of a notorious quack and self-made millionaire: Mrs. Dr. Rebecca J. Keck, second only to Lydia Pinkham as America’s most successful self-made female patent medicine entrepreneur of the time. This lively, stereotype-shattering story might have been lost, had Cora’s great-granddaughter, Greta Nettleton, not decided to go through some old family trunks instead of discarding most of the contents unexamined. Inside she discovered a rich cache of Cora’s college memorabilia—essential complements to her 1885 diary, which Nettleton had already begun to read. The Quack’s Daughter details Cora’s youthful travails and adventures during a time of great social and economic transformation. From her working-class childhood to her gilded youth and her later married life, Cora experienced triumphs and disappointments as a gifted concert pianist that the reader will recognize as tied to the limited opportunities open to women at the turn of the twentieth century, as well as to the dangerous consequences for those who challenged social norms. Set in an era of surging wealth torn by political controversy over inequality and women’s rights and widespread panic about domestic terrorists, The Quack’s Daughter is illustrated with over a hundred original images and photographs that illuminate the life of a spirited and charming heroine who ultimately faced a stark life-and-death crisis that would force her to re-examine her doubts about her mother’s medical integrity.

The Quack's Daughter

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Publisher : University of Iowa Press
ISBN 13 : 1609382420
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (93 download)

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Book Synopsis The Quack's Daughter by : Greta Nettleton

Download or read book The Quack's Daughter written by Greta Nettleton and published by University of Iowa Press. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raised in the gritty Mississippi River town of Davenport, Iowa, Cora Keck could have walked straight out of a Susan Glaspell story. When Cora was sent to Vassar College in the fall of 1884, she was a typical unmotivated, newly rich party girl. Her improbable educational opportunity at “the first great educational institution for womankind” turned into an enthralling journey of self-discovery as she struggled to meet the high standards in Vassar’s School of Music while trying to shed her reputation as the daughter of a notorious quack and self-made millionaire: Mrs. Dr. Rebecca J. Keck, second only to Lydia Pinkham as America’s most successful self-made female patent medicine entrepreneur of the time. This lively, stereotype-shattering story might have been lost, had Cora’s great-granddaughter, Greta Nettleton, not decided to go through some old family trunks instead of discarding most of the contents unexamined. Inside she discovered a rich cache of Cora’s college memorabilia—essential complements to her 1885 diary, which Nettleton had already begun to read. The Quack’s Daughter details Cora’s youthful travails and adventures during a time of great social and economic transformation. From her working-class childhood to her gilded youth and her later married life, Cora experienced triumphs and disappointments as a gifted concert pianist that the reader will recognize as tied to the limited opportunities open to women at the turn of the twentieth century, as well as to the dangerous consequences for those who challenged social norms. Set in an era of surging wealth torn by political controversy over inequality and women’s rights and widespread panic about domestic terrorists, The Quack’s Daughter is illustrated with over a hundred original images and photographs that illuminate the life of a spirited and charming heroine who ultimately faced a stark life-and-death crisis that would force her to re-examine her doubts about her mother’s medical integrity.

Little Quack Counts

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Publisher : Little Simon
ISBN 13 : 9781416960935
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (69 download)

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Book Synopsis Little Quack Counts by : Lauren Thompson

Download or read book Little Quack Counts written by Lauren Thompson and published by Little Simon. This book was released on 2009-06-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Little Quack and his sister Widdle as they learn their numbers during their exciting adventure! Little Quack will melt readers' hearts as he counts from one butterfly to five bees and then back down to one Mama Duck! This padded board book is a perfect format for preschoolers!

Quack!

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Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 0763648809
Total Pages : 19 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (636 download)

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Book Synopsis Quack! by : Phyllis Root

Download or read book Quack! written by Phyllis Root and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2010-02-09 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows five little ducklings as they flip their wings, wobble their tails, follow their mother in a dash, find a puddle, and splash! On board pages.

The Hangman's Daughter

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Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 054774501X
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (477 download)

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Book Synopsis The Hangman's Daughter by : Oliver Pötzsch

Download or read book The Hangman's Daughter written by Oliver Pötzsch and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2011 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hangman Jakob Kuisl is called upon to investigate whether witchcraft is being practiced in the small town of Schongau in 1659 after a dying boy is pulled from the river with a mark crudely tattooed on his shoulder.

Little Quack

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Publisher : ABDO
ISBN 13 : 9781599614922
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (149 download)

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Book Synopsis Little Quack by : Lauren Thompson

Download or read book Little Quack written by Lauren Thompson and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2009 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One by one, four ducklings find the courage to jump into the pond and paddle with Mama Duck, until only Little Quack is left in the nest, trying to be brave.

Cows Can't Quack

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Publisher : Jumping Cow Press
ISBN 13 : 0980143373
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (81 download)

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Book Synopsis Cows Can't Quack by : Dave Reisman

Download or read book Cows Can't Quack written by Dave Reisman and published by Jumping Cow Press. This book was released on 2019-09-09 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join a group of animals as they focus on what they can do best.

Rubber Duckies Don't Say Quack!

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Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 9780679847410
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (474 download)

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Book Synopsis Rubber Duckies Don't Say Quack! by : Anna Ross

Download or read book Rubber Duckies Don't Say Quack! written by Anna Ross and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the animals make their characteristic noises, but Rubber Duckie doesn't make a sound.

Monkey and Duck Quack Up!

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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0545645158
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (456 download)

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Book Synopsis Monkey and Duck Quack Up! by : Jennifer Hamburg

Download or read book Monkey and Duck Quack Up! written by Jennifer Hamburg and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colorful comedy, rollicking rhyme, charismatic characters, and a funny friendship -- this winning picture book has got it all! Duck and Monkey,best of friends,as different as odds and ends. Monkey's eager, Duck's laid-back.Together do they have the knackto be a winning rhyming teamand satisfy a monkey's dream?Turn the page and try your luck.See if you can out-rhyme Duck!

Child of the Northern Spring

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Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1402245246
Total Pages : 557 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (22 download)

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Book Synopsis Child of the Northern Spring by : Persia Woolley

Download or read book Child of the Northern Spring written by Persia Woolley and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An absorbing portrait of the Arthurian age." —San Francisco Chronicle Among the first to look at the story of Camelot through Guinevere's eyes, Woolley sets the traditional tale in the time of its origin, after Britain has shattered into warring fiefdoms. Hampered by neither fantasy nor medieval romance, this young Guinevere is a feisty Celtic tomboy who sees no reason why she must learn to speak Latin, wear dresses, and go south to marry that king. But legends being what they are, the story of Arthur's rise to power soon intrigues her, and when they finally meet, Guinevere and Arthur form a partnership that has lasted for 1500 years. This is Arthurian epic at its best—filled with romance, adventure, authentic Dark Ages detail, and wonderfully human people. Praise for Persia Woolley's Guinevere Trilogy "Original...accurate in detail...Child of the Northern Spring is rich and sweet." —New York Times "Vivid...dramatic...once again we are captivated by the magic of the legend that has long fed our appetite for pageantry and romantic adventure." —Washington Post "Vividly re-creates sixth-century Britain in the throes of change...Child of the Northern Spring portrays a sensitive young woman who will appeal to modern readers." —Publishers Weekly "Richly textured, evoking the sights and sounds of castle and countryside, the qualities of knight and servant. Highly recommended." —Library Journal

Book! Book! Book!

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Publisher : Hippo Bks
ISBN 13 : 9780439979351
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (793 download)

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Book Synopsis Book! Book! Book! by : Deborah Bruss

Download or read book Book! Book! Book! written by Deborah Bruss and published by Hippo Bks. This book was released on 2001 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the animals want is a great new book to read. But the librarian just can't seem to understand their requests: Baah Baah says the goat, Neigh Neigh whinnies the horse. Only the hen knows exactly how to ask. But will she ever get her turn?

Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock

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Publisher : Portage & Main Press
ISBN 13 : 1553797809
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (537 download)

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Book Synopsis Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock by : Dallas Hunt

Download or read book Awâsis and the World-Famous Bannock written by Dallas Hunt and published by Portage & Main Press. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During an unfortunate mishap, young Awâsis loses Kôhkum’s freshly baked world-famous bannock. Not knowing what to do, Awâsis seeks out a variety of other-than-human relatives willing to help. What adventures are in store for Awâsis?

Splish, Splash, Ducky!

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Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 076369844X
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (636 download)

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Book Synopsis Splish, Splash, Ducky! by : Lucy Cousins

Download or read book Splish, Splash, Ducky! written by Lucy Cousins and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ducky Duckling has a rainy day adventure, but when the rain stops he feels sad.

Grandma Snuggles

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Publisher : Zonderkidz
ISBN 13 : 0310770750
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

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Book Synopsis Grandma Snuggles by : Glenys Nellist

Download or read book Grandma Snuggles written by Glenys Nellist and published by Zonderkidz. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grandma, this one’s especially for you! Written by bestselling author Glenys Nellist, this adorable board book celebrates the loving relationship between a grandma and her little ones with sweet animal rhymes and charming illustrations. Hop, skip, and run with Grandma Rabbit and roll into a ball with Grandma Hedgehog. Most of all, celebrate Grandma, who’s as sweet as pie! Grandma Snuggles: Is a durable board book that can easily be wiped clean and fits into small hands Makes a perfect gift for ages 0 to 4 for birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Grandparent’s Day, or just to spoil a grandson or granddaughter in the way only a grandma can Features trademark charming rhymes by bestselling author Glenys Nellist and heartwarming illustrations by Gail Yerrill Grandma Snuggles is an engaging board book that celebrates the love between a grandma and her little ones. Whether it’s Grandma Mouse, who shares her cheese, or Grandma Duck, who splashes in the lake, this book shows special cuddles and love, relaying a message that all grandmas are special in their own ways.

Little Quack's Bedtime

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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0857073931
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Book Synopsis Little Quack's Bedtime by : Lauren Thompson

Download or read book Little Quack's Bedtime written by Lauren Thompson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-04-14 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's time for Little Quack and his siblings to go to sleep... But there's something glowing in the dark, something hooting in the trees above, and something rustling in the reeds. There's just too much excitement for the ducklings to settle down! But when the stars begin to shine it just might be time for bed, at last.

The Favorite Daughter

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0399583130
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (995 download)

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Book Synopsis The Favorite Daughter by : Patti Callahan Henry

Download or read book The Favorite Daughter written by Patti Callahan Henry and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookshop at Water’s End, here is a lush, heart-wrenching novel about the power of memory, the meaning of family, and learning to forgive. Ten years ago, Lena Donohue experienced a wedding-day betrayal so painful that she fled the small town of Watersend, South Carolina, and reinvented herself in New York City. Though now a freelance travel writer, the one place she rarely goes is home—until she learns of her dad’s failing health. Returning to Watersend means seeing the sister she has avoided for a decade and the brother who runs the family’s Irish pub and has borne the burden of his sisters’ rift. While Alzheimer’s slowly steals their father’s memories, the siblings rush to preserve his life in stories and in photographs. As his secret past brings Lena’s own childhood into focus, it sends her on a journey to discover the true meaning of home.

Who Says Quack?

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0448401231
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (484 download)

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Book Synopsis Who Says Quack? by : Grosset & Dunlap

Download or read book Who Says Quack? written by Grosset & Dunlap and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1991-05-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who says quack? Not a hen, or a pig, or a cow—or a host of other noisy animals. They cluck, oink, moo, and more—and children can guess the sound each one makes as they turn the pages of this fun and sturdy photographic book.