Publisher's Synopsis
Petit Jean: A Girl, A Mountain, A Community by Marguerite Turner is a heartwarming and inspiring story about a young girl named Petit Jean who grows up in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. The book follows Petit Jean from her childhood to adulthood, as she navigates the challenges of living in a rural community and the beauty of the natural world around her.As a child, Petit Jean is fascinated by the mountain that looms over her community, and she spends much of her time exploring its forests and streams. As she grows older, she becomes more involved in her community, helping her family and neighbors with their daily tasks and learning about the history and traditions of the Ozarks.Throughout the book, Turner weaves together stories of Petit Jean's personal growth and the larger history of the Ozark Mountains, including the struggles of early settlers and the impact of the Civil War on the region. The book also explores themes of family, community, and the importance of preserving the natural world.Overall, Petit Jean: A Girl, A Mountain, A Community is a beautifully written and engaging book that will appeal to readers of all ages. With its vivid descriptions of the Ozark Mountains and its inspiring portrayal of a young girl's journey to adulthood, this book is sure to become a beloved classic.Treasury Collection Of The Story Of The State, V1.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
