River Legends; Or, Father Thames and Father Rhine by Brabourne
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"River Legends; Or, Father Thames and Father Rhine" by E. H. Knatchbull-Hugessen is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents enchanting tales of two personified rivers, Father Thames and Father Rhine, as they share legends connected to their respective waters. This blend of folklore, fantasy, and narrative brings to life the cultural heritage and nature surrounding these iconic rivers. The opening of the book introduces us
to a narrator, who visits Eton and falls asleep by the riverbank, only to awaken and witness a remarkable scene: two regal figures, representing Father Thames and Father Rhine, seated at a table on a river island. The two characters greet each other amiably, discussing their different cultures and beverages, while a messenger arrives with Rhine wine. This engaging dialogue sets the stage for their subsequent storytelling, as they decide to recount legends associated with their rivers, prompting the first tale about "The Great Boar of Windsor Forest." This frame narrative creates a whimsical backdrop for the book’s exploration of ancient stories and cultural reflections, inviting readers into a world where rivers are alive with history and personality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Brabourne, Edward Hugessen Knatchbull-Hugessen, Baron, 1829-1893 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883 |
| LoC No. | 02016207 |
| Title | River Legends; Or, Father Thames and Father Rhine |
| Contents | River legends -- The great boar of Windsor Forest -- Martha's vengeance -- The family feud -- The giant bramble-buffer -- The mannikins' castle -- Sir Roderick Fowle: a legend of the olden time. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Legends -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44425 |
| Release Date | Dec 14, 2013 |
| Last Update | Feb 21, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 13838 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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