Emma Speed Sampson

Emma Speed Sampson
Emma Speed Sampson (1868–1947) was an American author known for her contributions to children's literature and historical novels. She is best remembered for continuing the "Grace Harlowe" series, originally written by Jessie Graham Flower, after Flower's death. In addition to her work in the "Grace Harlowe" series, Sampson wrote novels like "Miss Minerva and William Green Hill" and "Billy and the Major." Her writing often depicted Southern life, showcasing her roots in Kentucky.

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CHAPTER IMARY LOUISE MAKES AN INVESTMENT Mary Louise had stood the test of being rich and beloved, and envied by all the daughters of Dorfield; and then of being poor and bereft, pitied by all who had formerly envied her. Soon after the death of her grandfather, Colonel Hathaway, had come the news of her husband's shipwreck. Hope of Danny Dexter's survival was finally abandoned by his... more...

CHAPTER I The Veterans of Ryeville Ryeville had rather prided itself on having the same population—about three thousand—for the last fifty years. That is the oldest inhabitants had, but the newer generation was for expansion in spite of tradition, and Ryeville awoke one morning, after the census taker had been busying himself, to find itself five thousand strong and still growing. There was no... more...