Life and Adventures of Mr. Pig and Miss Crane by Unknown
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"Life and Adventures of Mr. Pig and Miss Crane" by Unknown is a nursery tale likely written in the early 19th century. The book combines elements of whimsical storytelling with moral lessons, making it a charming read for children. It revolves around the playful and adventurous narrative of Mr. Pig and Miss Crane, addressing themes of love, jealousy, and the follies of youthful pursuits. The story follows young Mr. Pig as he
embarks on various escapades, including learning attempts with Mr. Goat and the pursuit of love with Miss Crane. Their encounters lead to comedic situations, especially when jealousy arises over Miss Crane's affections toward another suitor, a Greyhound Captain. Ultimately, their romantic adventure culminates in a trip to Gretna Green, which comically turns disastrous as both characters face mishap and misfortune. Through its lively characters and engaging verses, the tale delivers a cautionary moral about the unpredictability of love and the importance of being wary of unexpected outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Title |
Life and Adventures of Mr. Pig and Miss Crane A Nursery Tale |
| Credits |
Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile poetry |
| Subject | Animals -- Pictorial works -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25592 |
| Release Date | May 25, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 357 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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