Our Little Persian Cousin by E. Cutler Shedd
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"Our Little Persian Cousin" by E. Cutler Shedd is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This charming story is part of "The Little Cousin Series," which introduces young readers to the customs, culture, and lives of children from various countries. The narrative centers on a boy named Karim, his family, and his experiences in a small Persian village. The opening of the story introduces readers to Karim's joyful arrival
into the world, celebrated by his family and neighbors. His mother, Nana, engages in traditional customs to protect him from the Evil Eye, illustrating the cultural beliefs surrounding birth and childhood. As the narrative unfolds in the subsequent chapters, it intricately portrays Karim's daily life, family dynamics, and introductions to Persian traditions, food, and interactions with his relatives, providing a vivid picture of a child's life in early 20th century Persia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shedd, E. Cutler (Ephraim Cutler) |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Horne, Diantha W., 1879-1966 |
| LoC No. | 09019833 |
| Title | Our Little Persian Cousin |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children -- Iran -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45844 |
| Release Date | May 31, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 373 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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