W. & R. Chambers's Books, Suitable for Prizes and Presentation [1892]
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| Author | W. & R. Chambers Ltd. |
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| Title | W. & R. Chambers's Books, Suitable for Prizes and Presentation [1892] |
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| Summary | "W. & R. Chambers's Books, Suitable for Prizes and Presentation [1892]" is a catalog of literary works compiled by W. & R. Chambers, presumably aimed at younger readers in the late 19th century. This publication serves as a collection of various stories that often emphasize moral lessons, adventure, and the development of character, suitable for educational and gift-giving contexts, specifically targeting children and adolescents. The book features a variety of narratives centered around the lives and trials of young protagonists, predominantly girls and boys, who navigate the challenges of friendship, loyalty, and personal growth. For example, "Girls of the True Blue" tells the story of Nan Esterleigh, an orphan who faces adversity caused by a deceitful friend but ultimately regains her standing through personal integrity. Similarly, other stories like "A Nest of Girls" and "A Very Naughty Girl" explore themes of character development and the influence of relationships in a school setting, blending entertaining plots with instructive elements that offer young readers life lessons applicable to their own lives. Overall, the collection is designed to foster moral and intellectual growth while providing engaging narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Publishers' catalogs -- Scotland -- Edinburgh |
| Subject | W. & R. Chambers Ltd. -- Catalogs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37983 |
| Release Date | Nov 11, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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