| Publisher |
Crosby, William, 1818-1907 |
| Publisher |
Nichols, H. P. |
| Title |
Cousin Hatty's Hymns and Twilight Stories
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"Cousin Hatty's Hymns and Twilight Stories" by William Crosby and H. P. Nichols is a collection of children's hymns and moral stories, likely written in the mid-19th century. This book combines gentle religious themes with simple narratives meant to impart lessons on kindness, obedience, and gratitude. Its content is centered around a child's understanding of faith and the natural world, emphasizing the values that were important during that period. The stories in this collection comprise various scenarios featuring children and animals, exploring themes such as selflessness, the consequences of disobedience, and the beauty of nature. Each piece begins with a hymn that reflects the childlike perspective on God’s creations and lessons for living a virtuous life. For example, children learn about the joys of nature through seasonal reflections, the importance of being gentle through stories involving animals, and fundamental religious teachings illustrated by characters like Moses and Jesus. Overall, this book serves as a wholesome guide for young readers to navigate moral lessons through charming stories and hymns. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children's poetry
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| Subject |
Hymns
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| Subject |
Religious poetry, American -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12007 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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