The History of Sandford and Merton by Thomas Day

"The History of Sandford and Merton" by Thomas Day is a children's book published between 1783-1789. It tells the story of Tommy Merton, a spoiled six-year-old aristocrat from the West Indies, who must learn virtue from Harry Sandford, a plain farmer's son. Under the guidance of Mr. Barlow, Tommy's transformation unfolds through moral tales, scientific lessons, and fables. Embodying Rousseau's philosophy, the book champions simple living and hard work over luxury and decadence, becoming a wildly successful guide for children's moral education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Day, Thomas, 1748-1789
Title The History of Sandford and Merton
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_History_of_Sandford_and_Merton
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 30274
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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