Charles' Journey to France, and Other Tales by Mrs. Barbauld
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"Charles' Journey to France, and Other Tales" by Mrs. Barbauld is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. This book is aimed at young readers, combining education with entertainment through imaginative tales and illustrations. Its primary topic revolves around the adventures of a young boy named Charles as he explores the world around him, including a journey to France. The main story, "Charles' Journey to France," follows Charles as
he embarks on an imaginative trip from his home in England to the beautiful landscapes and vibrant culture of France. As Charles progresses through fields, rivers, and ultimately the sea, he encounters various elements of nature and engages his curiosity about the world. Upon arriving in France, he discovers the differences in language and customs, leading to humorous moments and a sense of childlike wonder. Other tales within the collection, such as "The Little Boy Who Was a Coward" and "Lucy and Her Lamb," also offer moral lessons and showcase the themes of kindness, bravery, and the beauty of the natural world, making the book a delightful read for children and a valuable educational resource for parents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barbauld, Mrs. (Anna Letitia), 1743-1825 |
|---|---|
| Title | Charles' Journey to France, and Other Tales |
| Contents | Charles' journey to France -- The ball players -- The little boy who was a coward -- My mother -- Stories of dogs -- A naughty boy -- The silly lamb -- Lucy and her lamb. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Digital Media Repository, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries (libx.bsu.edu/index.php) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36707 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36707-1 |
| Release Date | Jul 11, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 538 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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