The Diving Bell; Or, Pearls to be Sought for by Francis C. Woodworth
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"The Diving Bell; Or, Pearls to be Sought for" by Francis C. Woodworth is a collection of fables and moral tales written in the mid-19th century. This book is designed for a young audience, aiming to entertain while also imparting moral lessons and encouraging critical thinking. The concept of the book revolves around the metaphor of a diving bell, suggesting that readers should look deeper into the stories to uncover valuable insights.
In this compilation, Woodworth presents a series of fables that feature various animals, such as a cunning spider, a boastful bee, and learned geese, each illustrating different moral lessons relevant to both children and adults. The stories emphasize the importance of thinking critically about one's actions, recognizing the consequences of greed, and the value of being true to oneself rather than attempting to mimic others. With a blend of humor, wisdom, and charming illustrations, the book serves not only as light-hearted reading but also as a guide for young minds to navigate moral dilemmas and life lessons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Woodworth, Francis C. (Francis Channing), 1812-1859 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Diving Bell; Or, Pearls to be Sought for |
| Credits |
Produced by Geetu Melwani and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. Produced from page scans provided by the Internet Archive and University of Florida. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16560 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16560-8 |
| Release Date | Aug 20, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 511 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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