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"The Fotygraft Album" Shown to the New Neighbor by Rebecca Sparks Peters Aged Eleven   By: (1873-1956)

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"The Fotygraft Album" Shown to the New Neighbor by Rebecca Sparks Peters Aged Eleven by Francis Marion Wing is a heartwarming and engaging story that takes readers on a nostalgic journey through the eyes of an eleven-year-old girl named Rebecca.

Set in a quaint neighborhood, the book opens with the arrival of a new neighbor. To welcome them, Rebecca decides to share her family's treasured Fotygraft Album, a collection of old photographs spanning several generations. As she flips through the pages, Rebecca vividly recounts the stories behind each picture, revealing a rich tapestry of love, hardships, and triumphs.

One of the book's greatest strengths lies in its ability to transport readers back in time. Through vivid descriptions and evocative prose, Wing skillfully paints a picture of a bygone era. Readers can't help but feel emotionally connected to the characters and their experiences, making the narrative all the more compelling.

Rebecca, the story's young protagonist, is a delightful and relatable character. Her pure and innocent perspective captivates readers from the start, providing a refreshing lens through which to view the world of the Fotygraft Album. Wing beautifully captures the essence of childhood innocence, and readers will find themselves reminiscing about their own childhood memories as they follow along with Rebecca's adventures.

One of the standout features of the book is the author's expert use of imagery. Wing's descriptions are vivid, allowing readers to easily visualize the scenes and people depicted in the album. The photographs transcend their physical dimensions, springing to life in readers' minds through the power of words. The sensory details and emotional depth infused into each story create an immersive reading experience that lingers long after the final page.

"The Fotygraft Album" also explores universal themes of family, resilience, and the passing of time. It reminds readers of the importance of preserving our collective history and cherishing the memories that shape us. The book serves as a poignant reminder that photographs, while mere snapshots frozen in time, hold the power to connect generations and bridge the gaps between them.

Although the melodious storytelling and captivating narrative carry the book through most of its pages, there are instances where the pacing feels slightly uneven. Some stories are told in greater detail than others, resulting in occasional lulls in momentum. However, this minor drawback hardly detracts from the overall allure of the story.

In conclusion, "The Fotygraft Album" Shown to the New Neighbor by Rebecca Sparks Peters Aged Eleven is a wonderful read that leaves a lasting impression. Wing's charming prose, coupled with the timeless themes explored within the book, make it a standout piece of literature. It is a story that celebrates the power of storytelling and the magic that lies within the pages of old photographs, reminding us of the beauty and significance of our own personal histories.

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"The Fotygraft Album"

Shown to the New Neighbor by Rebecca Sparks Peters Aged Eleven

[Illustration]

Drawings and Text by Frank Wing

Chicago The Reilly & Britton Co.

Copyright, 1915 by The Reilly & Britton Co.

First Edition Published May 7, 1915 Second Edition Published Aug. 23, 1915 Third Edition Published Nov. 10, 1915 Fourth Edition Published Dec. 15, 1915 Fifth Edition Published Jan. 5, 1916 Sixth Edition Published May 1, 1916 Seventh Edition Published Sept. 1, 1916

[Illustration: "TURN OVER"]

"Why, how d'do, Mrs. Miggs? Come right on in. Ma's jist run over t' Smith's a minute t' borruh some thread and some m'lasses and a couple uh aigs. Aw! yes, come on she'll be right back. Let's see: S'pose we set on th' sofa and I'll show yuh th' album, so's yuh'll kinda begin t' know some of our folks. We like t' be real neighborly and make new folks feel t' home. There! now we're fixed.

"This here first one's ma when she was little. Ain't she cute? Her Uncle Seth kep' a store up t' Davenport and he give her them furs. Real mink, I think it was.

"Turn over."

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"That's Aunt Mary Jane Darnell. Her jimpson weed salve and peach perserves was th' best he ever see, pa says. She couldn't abide a man that primped."

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"Them's grampa and gramma Sparks, ma's pa and ma... Continue reading book >>




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