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Old Lady Number 31 by Louise Forssland is about Angie and Abe, who have been married for many years when bad investments force them to sell their homestead. Angie is to go to the old ladies' home while Abe is to go to live on the poor farm. Excerpt: "Angeline's slender, wiry form and small, glossy gray head bent over the squat brown tea-pot as she shook out the last bit of leaf from the canister. The canister was no longer hers, neither the teapot nor even the battered old pewter spoon with which she tapped the bottom of the tin to dislodge the last flicker of tea-leaf dust. The three had been sold at auction that day in response to the auctioneer's inquiry, "What am I bid for the lot?"

"A story of Long Island life: the scenes are laid on Great South Bay, along the south shore of Long Island and Fire Island beach. The chief location of the action of the tale is Pepperidge Manor, Meadowneck. the principle characters are the descendants of the old English settlers who still claim to be the aristocrats of the island. The author mixes and matches thinly disguised members of the Tangier Smith family along with area locals. The story opens with a scene that tells of a curse pronounced by Mad Nancy fifty years ago on the present lord of the Manor, Barnabas Fanning. The feud arising out of this incident, and the questions of a lost will that follows, affect several of the grandchildren of the two parties to this ancient wrong, especially Robert Fanning and Imogene--whom he calls the Little Red Princess. Robert comes into Imogene's life like the king of her fairy fancies. The story of their growing love is disturbed by the suspicions of her relatives. There is a flight to New York, a terrible awakening for Imogene, whose ship of dreams seems suddenly wrecked; then the revenge of her big brother on Robert, and the ultimate reunion of the two"--Bookman review.

Mary Louise Foster, who wrote under the pseudonym Louise Forsslund (1873/6-1910), was an American author. The daughter of a Swedish-born storyteller, Andrew W. Foster, friend of Samuel Longhorne Clemens, she grew up hearing her father s stories. She wrote a number of works in the early twentieth-century including The Story of Sarah (1901), The Ship of Dreams (1902), A Basket and a Fortune (1906), A Dixie Girl s Letters (1906), Winter Love (1906), The Knight of Gentle Folly (1906), A Winter Butterfly (1907) and Old Lady Number 31 (1909). After her death, her novel Old Lady Number 31 was made into a play by Rachel Crothers which ran on Broadway from 1916-1917. It was made into a film titled The Captain is a Lady (1940).

In "Old Lady Number 31," Louise Forsslund intricately weaves a narrative that explores the complex tapestry of aging and identity through the eyes of a seemingly ordinary elderly woman. Employing a lyrical and poignant literary style, Forsslund delves into the minutiae of everyday life, revealing the profound emotions that lie beneath the surface. The contextual backdrop of contemporary society and the undercurrents of societal expectations toward the elderly arm the narrative with a sobering realism, inviting readers to reflect on both the fragility and resilience of life in twilight years. Louise Forsslund, a writer whose own life experiences deeply inform her craft, has spent years observing the intricacies of human behavior in her interactions with various generations. With a background in psychology, Forsslund's sensitivity to the aging process and the social constructs surrounding it is expertly articulated in this novel. Her empathy and insight invite readers into the intimate world of Old Lady Number 31, transforming her journey into a universal exploration of memory, loss, and the quest for connection. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the often-overlooked experiences of the elderly. Forsslund's masterful storytelling not only captivates the imagination but also challenges societal perceptions, urging readers to appreciate the wisdom and stories that accompany old age. Immerse yourself in this heartfelt tale to gain perspective on life'Äôs inevitable passage and the importance of empathy in our shared humanity.

Francis Colburn Adams was an American miscellaneous writer, formerly living in Charleston, South Carolina, who wrote under various pseudonyms, including A Cavalryman, Justia, a Knownothing and Pheleg Van Trusedale. His works include: Manuel Pereira; or, The Sovereign Rule of South Carolina (1853), Our World; or, The Slaveholder s Daughter (written as A Cavalryman) (1855), Our World; or, The Democrat s Rule (written as Justia, a Knownothing) (1855), Justice in the By-Ways: A Tale of Life (1856), The Life and Adventures of Maj. Roger Sherman Potter (written as Trusedale) (1858), An Outcast; or, Virtue and Faith (1861), A Trooper s Adventures in the War for the Union (written as A Cavalryman) (1864), The Story of a Trooper: With Much Concerning the Campaign on the Peninsula (1865), Siege of Washington, D.C. (1867) and The Von Toodleburgs; or, The History of a Very Distinguished Family (1868).

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