The Juvenile Scrap-book for 1849 by Grandfather Merryman
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"The Juvenile Scrap-Book for 1849" edited by Grandfather Merryman is a collection of children's stories and moral lessons written in the mid-19th century. The anthology is designed as a Christmas and New Year’s gift for young readers, showcasing a variety of delightful tales, each accompanied by beautiful engravings. The stories aim to entertain while instilling values and life lessons about humility, kindness, and the importance of family. The opening of the collection
introduces young characters like Susan and Robert, who eagerly anticipate their grandfather's storytelling, which embarks on a narrative about a proud girl named Caroline Ellis. Caroline's initial vanity and pride are described, alongside her parents' misguided attempts to keep her from associating with other children, which ultimately harms her health and happiness. As the tale unfolds, Caroline’s journey leads her to understanding the joys of friendship and nature through the care of her country cousins, who help her embrace a more joyful and humble existence. This charming beginning sets the tone for the impactful stories that follow in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Grandfather Merryman |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Juvenile Scrap-book for 1849 A Christmas and New Year's present for young people |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, For Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AY: General Works: Yearbooks, Almanacs, Directories |
| Subject | Gift books |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 57275 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-57275-8 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 443 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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