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
Title Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 2 [of 3]
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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
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EBook-No. 58003
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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