My Queen: A Weekly Journal for Young Women. Issue 1. September 29, 1900.: From Farm to Fortune; or Only a Farmer's Daughter: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

My Queen: A Weekly Journal for Young Women. Issue 1. September 29, 1900.: From Farm to Fortune; or Only a Farmer's Daughter is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sheldon, Lurana (1862–1945).

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"My Queen: A Weekly Journal for Young Women. Issue 1. September 29, 1900" by Sheldon is a periodical aimed at young women, written in the late 19th century. The journal presents fiction stories and advice relevant to the lives of young women in that time, featuring themes of personal aspiration and the complexities of social roles. The narrative unfolds through the story of Marion Marlowe, a determined farmer's daughter who seeks a life beyond the limitations of her rural upbringing. At the start of this issue, the story introduces Marion as she wistfully reflects on her life while creating a daisy chain. Discontent with her circumstances and the expectations of her rural life, she dreams of making a name for herself and escaping the mundane duties prescribed for a farmer's daughter. Her determination is tested when she intervenes to help a boy from the Poor Farm, revealing her fierce spirit and empathy. Marion grapples with her yearning for freedom and personal fulfillment amidst a backdrop of family obligations and societal constraints, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of a young woman's search for identity and autonomy in a world that seeks to confine her.

Book and edition facts

• Title: My Queen: A Weekly Journal for Young Women. Issue 1. September 29, 1900.: From Farm to Fortune; or Only a Farmer's Daughter
• Author credits: Sheldon, Lurana (1862–1945)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Dime novels -- Periodicals
• Popular literature -- Periodicals
• Young women -- Periodicals

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• Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
• Category: Novels

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