Our Little Austrian Cousin by Florence Emma Voigt Mendel
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"Our Little Austrian Cousin" by Florence Emma Voigt Mendel is a children's fiction book written in the early 20th century. This work is part of the "Little Cousin Series," which introduces young readers to various cultures through the eyes of influential child characters. In this story, the main character, Ferdinand Müller, is a lively boy from Vienna whose adventures lead him to an Austrian farm and various historical and legendary experiences rooted
in his homeland. The opening of the tale sets the stage for Ferdinand’s excitement as school ends, revealing his eagerness for a surprise trip his family has planned. It illustrates moments of family bonding as they prepare for a visit to a farm, contrasting the bustling life of children in the city of Vienna with the quaint rural lifestyle. Through Ferdinand's conversations with his affectionate parents and the anticipation of meeting his cousin Teresa, readers are introduced to the warmth of Austrian family life. The narrative blends educational elements about Austrian customs, geography, and history, making it both a delightful adventure and an informative introduction to Austria's culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mendel, Florence Emma Voigt, 1874- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Horne, Diantha W., 1879-1966 |
| LoC No. | 13015168 |
| Title | Our Little Austrian Cousin |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DB: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children -- Austria -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46230 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 417 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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