Robert maclean a girl refugee from cromwells england is indentured to the master of the iron works at saugus, massachusetts. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. William allen white childrens book award nominee book. Modern day as well as american revolutionary war periods in this historical fiction.
Early american colonies historical fiction rainbow resource. John gifford, owner of the iron works in the village of hammersmith. William weston was critical to the building of the canal. My favorite way to find great american history books for my high school and me is to ask my friends. Joanna, sixteen, arrives in the new world an orphan, her father 69 having died during the voyage from england. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. The writing is elevated and would likely be the iron peacock by mary stetson clarke this historical fiction novel, published in 1966, is a lesserknown but fantastic book.
So, just for fun, i asked my facebook friends what are their favorite american history novels. Published by chilton book company, philadelphia 1968. The iron peacock clarke, mary stetson colonial america the kings fifth odell, scott 1541, conquistadors the sherwood ring pope, elizabeth marie modern dayrevolutionary war a parcel of patterns walsh, jill paton 1665 england outlaws of sherwood mckinley, robin 12th century england. Gardner, also, found information about weston in towpath topics that are available on our website. The iron peacock by mary stetson clarke report this page joanna spragues last link with her happy, gracious life in england was broken on a bleak and stormy day in 1650 when her father was buried at sea. Mary stetson clarke books list of books by author mary. Buy the iron peacock by mary stetson clarke online at alibris. Well, our book has a different picture on the cover, but we really enjoyed this book as a readaloud to the family.
Read this book to find out, if she adjusts to life in a puritan village and if she makes a life of her own. Witch child is a compelling, riveting narrative, and it has won an honored place on my list of favorite books for young adults, alongside such works as the witch of blackbird pond by elizabeth george speare, caddie woodlawn by carol ryrie brink, and the iron peacock by mary stetson clarke. Clarke was a lifelong resident of massachusetts, and inspired by local history to write several outstanding historical no. The iron peacock by mary stetson clarkewell, our book has a different picture on the cover, but we really enjoyed this book as a readaloud to the family. Mary stetson clarke, in her usual fashion, did excellent research for this story of a group of 17th century exiles from england and scotland. She was graduated from boston university with a degree in english. Mary stetson clarke, author of the iron peacock, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. The rest of the book tells the tale of joannas adjustment to life. See all books authored by mary stetson clarke, including the iron peacock, and piper to the clan, and more on thriftbooks. Joanna is forced to become an indentured servant working for the master of the.
The iron peacock was about a 16 year old girl scottish who was forced to go to america. Clarke does a good job of making the surroundings come alive, from the forests of massachusetts to the life of a outsider amongst a community of puritans. Pioneer iron works by clarke, mary stetson a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Subject guides howard gotlieb archival research center. Theyll still read it but it needs to be balanced with other books. Most history books tend to jump from the landing of the mayflower to the revolutionary war. The iron peacock by mary stetson clarke bingham family vineyards. Romance and historical information are combined in this story of a sixteen year old girl working out her indenture in a massachusetts town dominated by its advanced iron works. Historical fiction the scottish prisoners of war society. Joanna spragues last link with her happy, gracious life in england was broken on a bleak and stormy day in 1650 when her father was buried at sea. Iron peacock by clarke, mary stetson book condition. Member of new england history general society, massachusetts library. The iron peacock 9781887840675 by mary stetson clarke and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
We know some people do not have our books and expect the newsletter to cover all that is in the books. Viking publishers, march 28, 1966 recommended for ages 1214. The story is of a girl who is leaving for the new world, all alone. Joanna, the protagonist, flees england an aristocrat, and arrives in the americas in debt and indentured. Mary stetson clarke, american writer, editor, publisher. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Buy a cheap copy of the iron peacock book by mary stetson clarke. Browse series, pseudonyms, synopses, and subgenres.
The iron peacock by mary stetson clarke librarything. She is unable to pay a debt, so must become a kitchen maid in order to be rid of it. Dictation passages are taken from the following books. The iron peacock by mary stetson clarke early america the light in the forest by conrad richter early america the secret life of bees by sue monk. Book has foxing on the top, discoloration, and shelf wear otherwise very good. A quite good novel for girls, set in 1650 in the massachusetts bay ad colony. The johnson county library will close at 5 pm on tuesday, dec.
The rest of the book tells the tale of joannas adjustment to life as a bondservant in a new settlement in north america. In this book, celia rees, tackles the subject of witch. The kings fifth by scott odell weeks 1 and 2 the iron peacock by mary stetson clark weeks 3 and 4 madeline takes command by ethel c. The iron peacock by mary stetson clarkewell, our book has a different picture on the cover, but we really enjoyed this book as. Dictation done right for middle school by preparilli press. Joanna, the protagonist, flees england an aristocrat, and arrives in. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now.
Common knowledge book awards william allen white childrens book award. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Avyx books from this publisher isbns begin with 9781887840. The story itself is somewhat mediocre and quite predictable in places. Joanna spragues last link with her happy, gracious life in england was broken on a bleak and stormy. A dense but not insurmountable story of one scottish highlander, young ross mccrae. Mary stetson clarke author of the iron peacock goodreads. In pioneer iron works, mary stetson clarke has recreated the massachusetts village as it was in the mid1600s, telling the manner in which the iron works were constructed and taking the reader on a tour of what was considered one of the wonders of the new world.
The iron peacock by mary stetson clarke 1 edition first published in 1966 download daisy. If you have any issues with the site, please dont hesitate to contact us. If you do not have the two volume set, order today as our newsletter will not repeat any of the information in the books. List of books stored in books the isbn of which begins with the publisherspecific prefix 9781887840. The iron peacock by mary stetson clarke, 1966, viking press edition, in english. Mary stetson clarke s most popular book is the iron peacock. Writing under the name of mary stetson clarke, she has published many books, including the iron peacock and pioneer iron works about the saugus iron. Prices including delivery for the iron peacock edition. Find books like the iron peacock from the worlds largest community of readers. A similar book to this would be the witch of the blackbird.
History, accessible book, protected daisy, fiction, iron works, juvenile literature, sources, emigration and. The iron peacock by mary stetson clarke this historical fiction novel, published in 1966, is a lesserknown but fantastic book. The iron peacock paperback december 1, 2008 by mary stetson clarke author 4. It includes manuscripts for many of clarkes books, such as petticoat rebel viking, 1964. This is the book i am currently reading for my schoolwork. This collection consists of various manuscripts, subject files, printed material, and correspondence. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The iron peacock by mary stetson clarke england 1650. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the iron peacock by mary stetson clarke. Goodreads members who liked the iron peacock also liked. The iron peacock by mary stetson clarke bingham family. When her father died, on board ship, joanna, though once wealthy, was left penniless and had. The novel is full of fascinating details about life in the early bay colonies. The iron peacock mary stetson clarke snow treasure marie mcswigan i am david anne holm and l.
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Trustees association, american association of university women, stetson kindred american inc. Click to read more about the iron peacock by mary stetson clarke. Mary stetson clarke has 11 books on goodreads with 63 ratings. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Dec 01, 2008 mary stetson clarke, in her usual fashion, did excellent research for this story of a group of 17th century exiles from england and scotland. Hes a piper and soldier whos captured by cromwell, marched starving to england, imprisoned, and deported. The great conversation prep west text and materials schola. Mary stetson clarke books list of books by mary stetson. Mary stetson clarke is currently considered a single author.
Joanna spragues last link with her happy, gracious life in englan. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Finished it yesterday reading a little too late into the evening, but everyone wanted to keep going till the end. Clarke was a lifelong resident of massachusetts, and inspired by local history to write several outstanding historical novels and works of nonfiction for young people. Breen sent her pdf copies of the pertinent pages about weston from mary stetson clarkes book, the old middlesex canal. Towpath topics april 1969 middlesex canal association. Colonial america in the mid 17th century is not an era which with im familiar. Pioneer iron works by clarke, mary stetson for sale online. Discount prices on books by mary stetson clarke, including titles like the iron peacock. The iron peacock by mary stetson clarke and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy.