Harrison's Amusing Picture and Poetry Book by Unknown
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"Harrison's Amusing Picture and Poetry Book" by Unknown is a collection of illustrated poems likely written in the early 19th century. This book presents a charming array of poetic verses accompanied by seventy engravings, designed to amuse and entertain a younger audience, likely aimed at children. The engaging rhymes touch on varied themes, often imparting moral lessons or depicting scenes from everyday life. The content of the book weaves together a tapestry
of whimsical imagery and lively narratives, exploring a range of subjects—from fairy tales like Cinderella to moral reflections on nature and human behavior. Characters such as brave Cornish men, playful children, and even classic figures like Red Riding Hood are depicted in simple but compelling verses. Each poem captures moments of joy, adventure, and poignant lessons, making it a delightful journey through both the imagination and the virtues of kindness, courage, and gratitude. The interplay of text and illustration enhances the overall appeal, appealing to children’s sense of wonder while nurturing a love for poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Title | Harrison's Amusing Picture and Poetry Book |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children's poetry, English |
| Subject | Picture books for children |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22582 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22582-1 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 620 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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