Eight Cousins; or, The Aunt-Hill.

About Eight Cousins; or, The Aunt-Hill

Eight Cousins, or The Aunt-Hill was published in 1875 by American novelist Louisa May Alcott. Eight Cousins was originally published as a serial in St. Nicholas. It is the story of Rose Campbell, who has been recently orphaned and resides with her maiden great aunts, the matriarchs of her wealthy Boston family, until her guardian, Uncle Alec, returns from abroad to take over her care. Through his unorthodox theories about child-rearing, she becomes happier and healthier while finding her place in her family of seven boy cousins and numerous aunts and uncles. She also makes friends with Phebe, her aunts' young housemaid, whose cheerful attitude in the face of poverty helps Rose to understand and value her own good fortune.