Caleb in the Country by Jacob Abbott
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"Caleb in the Country" by Jacob Abbott is a children's story written in the mid-19th century. This book introduces young readers to the adventures and experiences of Caleb, a sickly boy who spends the summer at his grandmother's house in the country. The narrative is designed not just for entertainment but aims to develop children's moral and intellectual faculties while providing insights into Christian values. The beginning of "Caleb in the Country"
sets the stage for Caleb's summer escapades as he discovers the beauty and intricacies of nature around him. Staying with his grandmother, he explores his new environment, engages in playful interactions, and grapples with lessons tied to obedience and moral conduct. Through his encounters with various characters, including his grandmother and the local boys, coupled with activities like building a mole and discovering a mysterious bear (which turns out to be a cow), the story weaves together themes of curiosity, misunderstanding, and personal growth in a gentle, nurturing setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 |
|---|---|
| Title | Caleb in the Country |
| Note | Images of the original pages are available through the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (Preservation and Access for American and British Children's Literature). See fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002184&format=jpg or fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002184&format=pdf |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Edwards, Marcia Brooks, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Florida Board of Education, Division of Colleges and Universities, PALMM Project (palmm.fcla.edu/juv/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Grandmothers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23989 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23989-7 |
| Release Date | Dec 24, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 812 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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