The Iron Star — And What It Saw on Its Journey Through the Ages by True
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"The Iron Star — And What It Saw on Its Journey Through the Ages" by John Preston True is a work of historical fiction written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows the journey of an iron star through time, revealing the lives of young characters such as Umpl and Sptz, who experience life during the prehistoric and other eras, encountering challenges as they navigate a world filled with danger and
discovery. At the start of the story, Umpl and Sptz, siblings living in a cave during the days when the world lacks civilization, are introduced. They are faced with the threat of a cave bear and the absence of fire, leading them to discover a fallen star that grants them the ability to create fire. This moment marks the beginning of their adventures, as the star not only serves as a literal catalyst for survival but also symbolically initiates their exploration of knowledge and societal progress. As they grow, they venture beyond their immediate needs, learning skills that lead them towards the development of tools and ultimately their place within the greater weave of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | True, John Preston, 1859-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Iron Star — And What It Saw on Its Journey Through the Ages From Myth to History |
| Credits | Produced by Rose Koven, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Iron -- History -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6030 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 289 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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