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Little women
by Louisa May Alcott
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2,229 editions published between 1868 and 2011 in 38 languages and held by 7,994 libraries worldwide Chronicles the joys and sorrows of the four March sisters as they grow into young ladies in nineteenth-century New England.
Little men
by Louisa May Alcott
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582 editions published between 1871 and 2011 in 17 languages and held by 5,331 libraries worldwide Follows the adventures of Jo March and her husband Professor Bhaer as they try to make their school for boys a happy, comfortable, and stimulating place.
A long fatal love chase
by Louisa May Alcott
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51 editions published between 1994 and 2010 in 9 languages and held by 3,317 libraries worldwide An Englishwoman falls for an older man who takes her to France where she discovers he is already married. When she leaves him, he pursues her and confines her to a lunatic asylum in Germany. But she will escape. The novel was written in 1866 and was rejected by the publisher as too sensational.
Eight cousins, or, The aunt-hill
by Louisa May Alcott
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156 editions published between 1874 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 3,240 libraries worldwide Orphaned Rose Campbell finds it difficult to fit in when she goes to live with her six aunts and seven mischievous boy cousins.
An old-fashioned girl
by Louisa May Alcott
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215 editions published between 1800 and 2010 in 12 languages and held by 2,678 libraries worldwide Polly's friendship with the wealthy Shaws of Boston helps them to build a new life and teaches her the truth about the relationship between happiness and riches.
Jo's boys
by Louisa May Alcott
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169 editions published between 1886 and 2011 in 9 languages and held by 2,576 libraries worldwide Recounts the further adventures, successes, and failures of the numerous young men of Plumfield School.
The inheritance
by Louisa May Alcott
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23 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 2,483 libraries worldwide Edith Adelon, an impoverished Italian orphan, finds love and friends in England.
Rose in bloom
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99 editions published between 1873 and 2011 in 9 languages and held by 2,461 libraries worldwide Sequel to Eight cousins in which Rose returns to Aunt Hill and finds herself pressured to marry.
Under the lilacs
by Louisa May Alcott
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167 editions published between 1877 and 2011 in 7 languages and held by 2,444 libraries worldwide Relates the adventures of Ben Brown, his performing poodle Sancho, and the two young girls who feed and care for them after the boy and dog run away from the circus.
Behind a mask : the unknown thrillers of Louisa May Alcott
by Louisa May Alcott
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22 editions published between 1975 and 2004 in English and held by 2,386 libraries worldwide "Contains an introduction by M.B. Stern and four stories by L. M. Alcott: Behind a mask; or, A woman's power, The abbot's ghost; or Maurice Treherne's temptation, Pauline's passion and punishment, and The mysterious key and what it opened. The first two of these were published under the pseud. of A.M. Bernard."
Louisa May Alcott : her girlhood diary
by Louisa May Alcott
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118 editions published between 1889 and 2010 in English and held by 2,194 libraries worldwide Excerpts from the author's diaries, written between the ages of eleven and thirteen, reveal her thoughts and feelings and her early poetic efforts.
Jack and Jill
by Louisa May Alcott
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162 editions published between 1880 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 2,167 libraries worldwide When friends Jack and Jill are injured in a sledding accident, their family and friends rally around them to help in their recovery.
An old-fashioned Thanksgiving
by Louisa May Alcott
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11 editions published between 1895 and 2010 in English and held by 2,153 libraries worldwide The activities of seven children in nineteenth-century New England as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday while Mother is away caring for Grandmother.
Hospital sketches
by Louisa May Alcott
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158 editions published between 1863 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,009 libraries worldwide This is a record of the author's experiences in a Civil War hospital.
A double life : newly discovered thrillers of Louisa May Alcott
by Louisa May Alcott
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8 editions published between 1988 and 1990 in English and held by 1,525 libraries worldwide
Jo's boys, and how they turned out : a sequel to "Little men
by Louisa May Alcott
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95 editions published between 1886 and 2010 in English and German and held by 1,424 libraries worldwide Follows the adventures of Jo March and her husband Professor Bhaer as they try to make their school for boys a happy, comfortable, and stimulating place.
Rose in bloom : a sequel to "Eight Cousins
by Louisa May Alcott
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101 editions published between 1876 and 1995 in English and held by 1,349 libraries worldwide Rose Campbell's adventures with her cousins continue in this sequel to "Eight Cousins."
Eight cousins
by Louisa May Alcott
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85 editions published between 1875 and 2011 in 11 languages and held by 1,346 libraries worldwide Orphaned Rose Campbell finds it difficult to fit in when she goes to live with her six aunts and seven mischievous boy cousins.
Work : a story of experience
by Louisa May Alcott
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79 editions published between 1873 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 1,165 libraries worldwide "Work is both an exploration of Alcott's personal conflicts and a social critique, examining women's independence, the moral significance of labor, and the goals to which a woman can aspire."--Back cover.
Good wives
by Louisa May Alcott
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316 editions published between 1870 and 2011 in 17 languages and held by 926 libraries worldwide Good wives is the second half of Little women. The March girls and their friend Laurie are young adults with only their futures to find. Along the way they all face painful trials--from Meg's difficult lessons in housekeeping to Laurie's heartbreak in a love tragedy--each of the girls finds happiness ... although not always in the way they expect. Though often classified a children's book, Good wives, with its lifelike characters and situations, has entertained millions of adults. The delightful adventures of the March children still possess great power to inspire countless listeners. more
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Alternative Names
Alcott, L.
Alcott, L. M.
Alcott, L. M. 1832-1888
Alcott, L. M. (Louisa May), 1832-1888
Alcott, Louisa 1832-1888
Alcott, Louisa M.
Alcott, Louisa-M. 1832-1888
Alcott, Louisa M. (Louisa May), 1832-1888
Alcott, Louisa May
Alcott, Louise 1832-1888
Alcott, Louise M.
Alcott, Louise M. 1832-1888
Alcott, Louise May
Alcott, Louise May 1832-1888
Alcott, Ludwika.
Alcott, Luísa
Alcott, Luisa May
Alcott, Luisa May 1832-1888
Alcott, Luoisa May 1832-1888
Alcott, M. L.
Alcott, May 1832-1888
Alkūt, Luwīzā
Alkūt, Luwīzā, 1832-1888
Aunt Jo's scrap-bag, Author of, 1832-1888
Aunt Kipp, Author of, 1832-1888
Author of An old-fashioned girl
Author of An old-fashioned girl, 1832-1888
Author of Aunt Jo's scrap-bag
Author of Aunt Jo's scrap-bag, 1832-1888
Author of Aunt Kipp
Author of Aunt Kipp, 1832-1888
Author of Eight cousins
Author of Eight cousins, 1832-1888
Author of Hospital sketches
Author of Hospital sketches, 1832-1888
Author of Kitty's class-day
Author of Kitty's class-day, 1832-1888
Author of Little men
Author of Little men, 1832-1888
Author of Little women.
Author of Little women, 1832-1888
Author of Moods
Author of Moods, 1832-1888
Author of Psyche's art
Author of Psyche's art, 1832-1888
Author of Work
Author of Work, 1832-1888
Autorka "Małych kobietek".
Barnard, A.M
Barnard, A. M., 1832-1888
Eight cousins, Author of, 1832-1888
Hospital sketches, Author of, 1832-1888
Kitty's class-day, Author of, 1832-1888
Little men, Author of, 1832-1888
Little women, Author of, 1832-1888
May Alcott, Louisa
May Alcott, Louisa 1832-1888
Moods, Author of, 1832-1888
Old-fashioned girl, Author of, 1832-1888
Olḱot, Luiza
Olʹkot, Luiza, 1832-1888
Ōrukotto, L. M. 1832-1888
Pani Whitney.
Pseud. Barnard, A. M. 1832-1888
Pseud. Jo 1832-1888
Psyche's art, Author of, 1832-1888
Work, Author of, 1832-1888
Олкотт, Луиза Мэй, 1832-1888
אלקוט, לואיזה מיי, 1832-1888
ألكوت، لويزا مي
أولكت، لويزا مي، 1832-1888
بارنارد، إيه. إم.، 1832-1888
لويزا ماي ألكوت، 1832-1888
アルコツトルイザメイ, 1832-1888
オルコツトルイザメイ, 1832-1888
ルイザメイオルコット, 1832-1888 L.M.オルコットアルコツト, ルイザメイ אלקוט, לואיזה מיי ルイーザ・メイ・オールコット ألكوت، لويزا مي 奥尔珂德 奥尔科特, 露易莎·梅 אלקוט, לואיזה מיי. וינשטיין, עשי אלקוט, לואיזה מ ルイザメイオルコット 奥尔科特, 露易莎。梅 阿尔科特 オルコツト, ルイザメイ オルコット 奧爾珂德 奥尔科特 Олкотт, Луиза Мэй Languages
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