Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 by Charles Herbert Sylvester
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"Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3" by Charles Herbert Sylvester is a collection of literary stories and poems intended for children, published in the early 20th century. This volume covers a variety of enchanting tales from renowned authors, including classic narratives like "Robinson Crusoe" and "Alice in Wonderland," aiming to engage young readers with themes of adventure, imagination, and moral lessons through delightful storytelling. The opening portion of the book presents an array
of captivating stories. It begins with "John's Pumpkin," introducing a child joyfully gardening and eagerly awaiting the growth of his pumpkin. Following this, excerpts from works by Lewis Carroll provide whimsical dialogues between Alice and curious creatures such as the Mock Turtle and the Gryphon, showcasing the absurdities and charm of Wonderland. Other highlights include a cautionary tale, "The Spider and the Fly," which warns against flattery and deceit. Overall, the beginning sets a delightful tone filled with nostalgia, creativity, and fundamental life lessons that are woven through child-friendly narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sylvester, Charles Herbert |
|---|---|
| Title | Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's literature |
| Subject | Literature -- Collections |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5902 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 666 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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