Excerpt from Making Over Martha
Whether Sam did or didn't, he made no further comment. He went and sat himself down in his own particular chair, took up from the center-table the latest number of The New England Farmer, and commenced studying it assiduously.
A second later, the machine was in motion again, running with great velocity, impelled by Martha's tireless foot.
Mrs. Slawson did not look up, when the eldest of her four children, just home from school, came in, and made straight for her side.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the adventures of Martha Slawson, as she brings her old-fashioned values into the changing society of 19th century New York. The author deftly explores the tensions between tradition and modernity through Martha's well-meaning attempts to improve her family and her neighbors. As she navigates the complexities of city life, Martha's pragmatic wisdom and sharp wit provide a refreshing and humorous perspective on the human condition. Readers will delight in Martha's indomitable spirit and her ability to find joy and absurdity in even the most trying situations. The book is a charming and insightful examination of societal change and the enduring power of human resilience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331553397_0
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PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331553397
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