Cousin Lucy's Conversations by Jacob Abbott
"Cousin Lucy's Conversations" by Jacob Abbott is a children's book written in the mid-19th century. This work introduces young readers to the character of Lucy, who engages in a series of imaginative dialogues and activities, often in the company of her brother, Royal, and their friend, Miss Anne. The book captures the essence of childhood experiences, exploring themes of learning, play, and family interaction. The opening portion of "Cousin Lucy's Conversations" introduces
Lucy as she enjoys a game of pretend school, showcasing her creativity and playfulness. Her interaction with Royal, who finds amusement in her attempts to maintain order, highlights the sibling dynamic and elements of lighthearted teasing. As the narrative progresses, Miss Anne encourages Lucy to organize her "treasury" of toys, prompting lessons about responsibility and tidiness. These early conversations establish a foundation for Lucy's character development and the educational undertones that Abbott weaves throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Cousin Lucy's Conversations By the Author of the Rollo Books |
| Series Title | The Lucy books |
| Note | Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dialogues |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50793 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 105 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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