Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 by Charles Herbert Sylvester
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"Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6" by Charles Herbert Sylvester is a collection of literary works for children, written in the early 20th century. This volume presents a curated selection of poems, stories, and narratives from renowned authors, aimed at introducing young readers to classic literature. The collection likely serves as an educational tool, with the intention of sparking interest in literature and adjusting the lens through which children view storytelling. The opening
of the book outlines its structure, featuring various literary selections, including poems by Lord Macaulay and stories from authors like Thomas Campbell and Sir Walter Scott. The first piece, "Horatius," recounts a legendary incident from Roman history, emphasizing themes of valor and sacrifice as Horatius defends his city against invading forces. Together, these selections offer not only captivating tales but also introduce moral lessons and historical contexts, making this volume an engaging literary journey for its audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sylvester, Charles Herbert |
|---|---|
| Title | Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Julia Miller, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's literature |
| Subject | Literature -- Collections |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21864 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1014 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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