The Adventures of a Squirrel, Supposed to be Related by Himself by Anonymous
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"The Adventures of a Squirrel, Supposed to be Related by Himself" by Anonymous is a fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. This book tells the story of a squirrel's life experiences, detailed from the squirrel's perspective, as he encounters various characters and adventures during his existence in the human world. The narrative is both whimsical and educational, imparting lessons on kindness and caution through the trials faced by the titular
squirrel. The story begins with the squirrel's capture and subsequent life in captivity, where he is treated poorly by his original owner, Thomas Howard, and his family. Throughout his journey, the squirrel experiences a series of upheavals: from being sold to various owners to evading dangerous situations, including encounters with cats and mischievous boys. Despite the challenges, he finds episodes of care and tenderness, particularly with a kind lady who rescues him from a bush. However, danger persists from the whims of children, leading to moments of chaos and eventual freedom. As he explores different environments, he learns about both the cruelty and compassion of human beings, ultimately leading him to a relatable and heartwarming conclusion. The narrative endears readers to the little squirrel while presenting moral lessons through its amusing adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | The Adventures of a Squirrel, Supposed to be Related by Himself |
| Credits |
Produced by C. St. Charleskindt and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Squirrels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28165 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28165-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 23, 2009 |
| Last Update | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 829 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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