Mike Marble: His Crotchets and Oddities. by Francis C. Woodworth
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"Mike Marble: His Crotchets and Oddities" by Francis C. Woodworth is a children's book written in the mid-19th century, likely during the 1850s. This intriguing work is a collection of anecdotes revolving around the character of Mike Marble, detailing his unique quirks and peculiarities, dubbed "crotchets." The likely topic of the book is the exploration of individuality and the acceptance of eccentricities, particularly through the lens of childhood perspectives. In this engaging
narrative, the tale unfolds through a series of vignettes that illustrate Mike Marble's life and character. He is portrayed as an amiable figure, known for his oddities and kind demeanor, who interacts with various neighbors and children in his community. The stories bring to life his adventures and misadventures, revealing his tendency to approach problems in unorthodox ways, such as helping his community during the Revolutionary War or dealing with conflicts among children in a gentle manner. Through Mike's experiences, the reader is invited to appreciate the beauty of uniqueness and the importance of kindness and understanding in human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Woodworth, Francis C. (Francis Channing), 1812-1859 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mike Marble: His Crotchets and Oddities. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeannie Howse, Chuck Greif 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: 87.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24937 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 351 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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