| Author |
Geldart, Thomas, Mrs., 1820?-1861 |
| Title |
Emilie the Peacemaker
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Internet Archive; University of Florida;
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| Summary |
"Emilie the Peacemaker" by Mrs. Thomas Geldart is a children's novel written during the mid-19th century. The book centers around Emilie Schomberg, a kind and patient governess, who navigates her role in teaching and nurturing young Edith Parker while developing lessons about kindness and peace in their daily lives. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Emilie and her lively pupil Edith during a walk to collect primroses by the seaside. The interaction between them highlights their differing personalities, with Edith's self-will and Emilie's steady patience taking center stage. As Edith expresses her frustrations about her family, Emilie provides gentle guidance, reflecting her role not just as a teacher of academic subjects but of moral character. This opening portion sets the stage for a narrative that focuses on the importance of peacemaking and kindness in personal relationships, showcasing Emilie as a wise mentor who teaches through her actions and principles. (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 |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Young women -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Selfishness -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Temper -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Governesses -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11290 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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