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Eight Cousins Kindle Edition

by Louisa May Alcott (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Eight Cousins, or The Aunt-Hill was published in 1875 by American novelist Louisa May Alcott. It is the story of Rose Campbell, a lonely and sickly girl who has been recently orphaned and must now reside with her maiden great aunts (yet having a guardian), who are the matriarchs of her wealthy Boston family. When Rose's guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from abroad, he takes over her care. Through his unorthodox theories about child-rearing, she becomes happier and healthier while finding her place in her family of seven boy cousins and numerous aunts and uncles. She also makes friends with Phebe, her aunts' young housemaid, whose cheerful attitude in the face of poverty helps Rose to understand and value her own good fortune.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09R9F6R3W
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Delhi Open Books; 1st edition (January 25, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 25, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 952 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 251 pages

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Louisa May Alcott was both an abolitionist and a feminist. She is best known for Little Women (1868), a semi-autobiographical account of her childhood years with her sisters in Concord, Massachusetts. Alcott, unlike Jo, never married: "... because I have fallen in love with so many pretty girls and never once the least bit with any man." She was an advocate of women's suffrage and was the first woman to register to vote in Concord, Massachusetts.

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Mary Soelberg

DELIGHTFUL!

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2023

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I am SO glad that I chose to read this book. It's a strong reminder of the pleasure to be found in a true classic. This is a fascinating story beautifully written filled with well-developed characters who produce laughter, tears and tender lessons in generous quantities. Suitable for all ages and anyone who appreciates quality writing.

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sldm1949

Delightful

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024

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I loved this book from the beginning. All the characters were delightful and their personalities so different. It reminded me of my childhood growing up with MT cousins and younger uncles. Goid memories.

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The Flower Princess

7 boys and 1 girl...6 aunts and an uncle...

Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2008

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EIGHT COUSINS is definitely on my list of favorite books, though I cannot say I like it quite as much as LITTLE WOMEN or AN OLD FASHIONED GIRL. But it does come close, don't get me wrong. The scenes on the little island out at sea, or in the big houses on the green "Aunt-Hill" near the beach where the whole Campbell clan lives, or in Rose's exotic tropical bedroom, or on the skating pond in the freezing winter, create special feelings in my heart that are as fond memories as if I'd really been there. It's definitely a girly book (that is to say, I doubt boys would like it) because the main character is a 13-year-old orphan girl, Rose, and everything is seen from her feminine perspective. I enjoyed how Louisa May Alcott developed the characters: each of the seven boy cousins is different and likable in his own way, and each of the six aunts (2 great-aunts and 4 aunts) has her own peculiarities and lovable qualities. I especially love Uncle Alec, who is portrayed as Rose's young-at-heart guardian who always has the best ideas and the most healthy fun. It was at first difficult to keep all the characters straight in my mind, since Miss Alcott sometimes just calls the boys by their nicknames and since there are so many families, but I created a "Campbell-family-tree" sort of thing on a little card and referred to it when necessary, which was very helpful. Once I got the family straight, I got attached to each one and was in suspense at the climax when Rose gets to choose whether she wants to keep staying with her uncle or go to live with one of the aunts. This book is a good classic that shows how to keep peaceful family relationships and have healthy, clean fun.

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P Rotondo

Great Memories

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012

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I loved reading this book again! I got my first (printed) copy of this novel when I was about 12 and it is just as good 40 years later. It is one of Alcott's lesser known novels but is a wonderful read for young girls. The language is a bit advanced for some but not enough to get in the way of the story. Actually, it may be nice to have a younger reader talk to an adult while reading it to help understand the parts related to customs and practices common during the period in which the story is set. I think this can be a lovely story for a mom and daughter to share reading.

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Martha Hund

Wholesome!

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023

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I enjoy reading Louisa May Alcott stories. This one is entertaining and has a wholesome storyline. There is a follow up story titled “Rose in Bloom”, which I also enjoyed reading.

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RDS

Typical Louisa May Alcott!

Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2023

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Typical of LMA, this is a fine read with a great mix of sentiment, love and laughter. I loved it!

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Classic tale of a girl learning how to be a woman with morality and self-confidence.

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2022

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Rose starts out as a shadow of a girl, orphaned and sickly. She is not allowed to do much because her several aunts fret over her well-being. But her uncle soon adopts her and begins a wonderful year-long adventure with many twists and turns. Rose blossoms into the girl she was meant to be, beautiful-not by girly standards with fashion, but by true health and happiness. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read a simple heartfelt story, cheering on the heroine as she grows up amongst her extended family of several boy cousins, aunts and cousins.

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nancy

Love this book

Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2021

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I have always loved this book. It makes me happy to readitIhave always loved this book. It makes me happy to read it.
Such simple times,such worthy read

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NP

But Eight Cousins is worth a read just because it's LM Alcott and it's pretty advanced for the century it's set in

Reviewed in India on August 22, 2017

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Honestly, I'm past the age of reading 'classics' and things from that time. But Eight Cousins is worth a read just because it's LM Alcott and it's pretty advanced for the century it's set in. The quality of the binding and pages is great, of course.

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Amazon Kunde

Ein schönes Buch

Reviewed in Germany on May 10, 2017

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Gefällt mir gut. Eigentlich besser als die Fortsetzung "Rose in Bloom", da es etwas freudiger ist und die Fortsetzung vorwiegend mit Liebeskummer zu tun hat (für Menschen, die das mögen aber sonst auch sehr gut geschrieben).

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MC

One for Little Women fans

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2015

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A favourite from my past, and a real pleasure to read it again as an adult.
Some people may not like the religious/moral tone of the book, but to me it serves as a reminder that there is more to life than hedonism and self- seeking. If you like Little Women, you will love this.

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Gayatri

Good quality.

Reviewed in India on October 13, 2019

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Satisfied with the purchase.

Jonaloise

A good copy and looked brand new

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2015

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A good copy and looked brand new. Very pleased. My daughter asked for this as she had the sequel and couldn't read it until she had
this first one. It may be old fashioned now but still very enjoyable she said.