Carl and the Cotton Gin by Sara Ware Bassett

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Author Bassett, Sara Ware, 1872-1968
Title Carl and the Cotton Gin
Note Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by La Monte H. P. Yarroll, Karen Smith-Cox of Lovington Jr.-Sr. High School,
Summary "Carl and the Cotton Gin" by Sara Ware Bassett is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the life of young Carl McGregor, a boy from a struggling family living in a tenement, as he navigates childhood adventures and the challenges of his home life, all while learning about the invention of the cotton gin and its significance in history. At the start of the story, we meet Carl and his family, including his strong-willed mother, Mrs. McGregor, who works tirelessly to support her many children by sewing dresses for a dressmaker. The opening chapters depict Carl's interactions with his mother, their community, and other children, focusing on the tension between the desire for education and the need to earn money, as well as the implications of a neighbor's sick child, which brings the community together. Carl's reflections on the cotton gin invention by Eli Whitney also begin to unfold, setting the stage for themes of ingenuity and the impact of inventions on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Cotton -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 23560
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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