A White Heron and Other Stories

Writing in wonderfully descriptive and fluent prose, one of the most distinguished American regionalist writers of the 19th century celebrates the past in stories dealing with female friendships and tales that portray the resilience with which her female characters respond to poverty. Includes 'The Town Poor,' 'Miss Peck’s Promotion,' 'The Passing of Sister Barsett,' 'Aunt Cynthy Dallett,' 'The Denham Ladies,' 'Miss Tempy’s Watchers,' and seven more.