Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 2 [of 3] by Mrs. Marcet
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| Author | Marcet, Mrs. (Jane Haldimand), 1769-1858 |
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| Title | Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 2 [of 3] |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "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.) |
| 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 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 58 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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