Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 2 [of 3] by Mrs. Marcet
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"Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 2 [of 3]" by Mrs. Marcet is a fictional work written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows a young girl named Bertha as she explores her uncle's home in England, encountering various individuals and discussing a range of topics from science to philosophy throughout her visit. The story appears to weave lessons about culture, education, and morality into Bertha's experiences, making it
potentially valuable for young readers. The opening portion introduces readers to several lively conversations led primarily by Colonel Travers and Bertha's uncle, where they discuss a variety of subjects including the cultivation of pepper in the East Indies and the life and struggles of a musician named Davy. Additionally, Bertha records her uncle's readings from the Bible, highlighting significant events, such as the institution of the Passover. Throughout these interactions, lessons in history, science, and ethics emerge, reflecting the educational intentions underlying the narrative. This early section establishes both the thematic focus on knowledge acquisition and the warmth of familial relationships that permeate the entire volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marcet, Mrs. (Jane Haldimand), 1769-1858 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 2 [of 3] |
| Credits |
Produced by Sonya Schermann, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Epistolary fiction |
| Subject | Kindness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Uncles -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Geology -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Science -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58003 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 335 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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