Forests of Maine by Jacob Abbott
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"Forests of Maine" by Jacob Abbott is a narrative intended for children, written in the early 19th century. The book follows the adventures of Marco Paul, a curious young boy, as he explores various aspects of nature and geography, sparked by his desire for knowledge and discovery during a journey to Quebec. Alongside a companion named Forester, Marco engages with his surroundings, learning about the ecosystem, local customs, and institutions through imaginative
incidents that intertwine education with entertainment. The opening of the narrative introduces Marco and Forester as they embark on their journey aboard a steamboat, navigating the Kennebec River. As they travel, Marco's inquisitive nature leads him to ask questions about the environment, including phenomena like tides and the behavior of logs in the water, introducing readers to basic scientific concepts. The interplay between Marco's observations and Forester's explanations sets the tone for the educational adventures that will unfold, highlighting the importance of curiosity and learning through experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Forests of Maine Marco Paul's Adventures in Pursuit of Knowledge |
| Credits |
Produced by D. Alexander 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: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F001: United States local history: New England |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Forests and forestry -- Maine -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Logging -- Maine -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Maine -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24831 |
| Release Date | Mar 14, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4016 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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