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Sarah Orne Jewett

Sarah Orne Jewett (1849–1909) was a novelist, short story writer, and poet. As a young child she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was encouraged to take frequent walks, falling in love with nature as a result. At nineteen, Jewett had a short story published in The Atlantic; her reputation grew with the publication of her novels A Country Doctor and The Country of the Pointed Firs. For most of her adult life, Jewett lived with her close friend, Annie Adams Field, in what was then termed a “Boston marriage.” Jewett died in 1909.
The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories
A Country Doctor
The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories
A Country Doctor
The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories

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The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories
A Country Doctor
The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories
A Country Doctor
The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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