The Colonial Twins of Virginia - Perkins, Lucy Fitch
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Long years ago, when this country was still an unbroken wilderness inhabited only by wild beasts and Indians, and rivers were the only highways of travel, there stood upon the southern shore of the swiftly flowing James a fine brick mansion belonging to Major George Burwell, a planter of old Virginia. His great estate of Honeywood stretched from the river-bank southward across many acres of cleared land deep into a virgin forest of immense cedars, pines, and water oaks. How far beyond the boundaries of Honeywood this forest extended no one then knew. Toward the west, farther up the river,…mehr

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Long years ago, when this country was still an unbroken wilderness inhabited only by wild beasts and Indians, and rivers were the only highways of travel, there stood upon the southern shore of the swiftly flowing James a fine brick mansion belonging to Major George Burwell, a planter of old Virginia. His great estate of Honeywood stretched from the river-bank southward across many acres of cleared land deep into a virgin forest of immense cedars, pines, and water oaks. How far beyond the boundaries of Honeywood this forest extended no one then knew. Toward the west, farther up the river, there were tobacco-fields, and farther still there were pastures for cattle. Nearer, in a hollow, a little village of log cabins provided quarters for the large colony of negro slaves belonging to the estate. Toward the east, beyond the home place, there were more farmlands, then forest again, with cart-paths leading to the plantation warehouses a mile and a half away, where a dock stretched far out into the deep channel of the James. Along both shores of the river, like little kingdoms, lay other great estates - Brandon, Weyanoke, Westover - separated from one another by great stretches of forest and united only by rough trails winding beneath the trees, and by the great common highway of the yellow waters. The unbroken forest which once stretched across the continent disappeared long ago, and where once stood Indian villages, great cities now lift their chimneys and their spires. Where once the only roads were dangerous forest paths, highways and railroads now weave a pattern across the length and breadth of the land, bringing the very ends of the earth nearer together than were adjoining plantations in that early day. Yet a little apart from its changed world the stately old mansion of Honeywood still stands among its ancient groves of cedar, water oaks, and pines, and still the muddy waters of the James flow swiftly by it to the sea. Still the yellow primroses border the garden paths which lead from the river-bank to its white-columned portico; still the mockingbirds and cardinals flit about its box hedges and fill the air with music; and still the happy voices of children wake the echoes, just as they did in the year 1676 when Tom and Beatrix Burwell lived there.
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Lucy Fitch Perkins, born in 1865, was an American author renowned for her engaging children's literature. With a background in art and a passion for storytelling, Perkins began her career by creating vividly illustrated books that captivated young readers. Her early experiences as a teacher and traveler greatly influenced her writing, allowing her to infuse her stories with rich cultural and educational content. Perkins is best known for her "Twins" series, which features a pair of siblings from various countries, exploring their daily lives and customs. This series, including books like The Italian Twins and The Spanish Twins, showcases her commitment to cultural exploration and educational storytelling. Through these works, she introduced children to diverse cultures, fostering a sense of global awareness and appreciation for different traditions. Her writing is celebrated for its charming illustrations and accessible narratives, which make learning about other cultures both enjoyable and informative. Perkins' contributions to children's literature remain significant, reflecting her dedication to both education and storytelling. She continued to write and illustrate until her death in 1937, leaving behind a legacy of beloved books that continue to educate and inspire young readers.