An A. B. C. of every-day people : Good, bad & indifferent by G. E. Farrow
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"An A. B. C. of every-day people: Good, bad & indifferent" by G. E. Farrow is a whimsical children's illustrated book likely written in the early 20th century. This unique work takes the form of an alphabet book, introducing readers to a series of characters that embody various personality traits represented by each letter from A to Z. The book seems aimed at providing both entertainment and moral lessons, making it accessible
and enjoyable for younger audiences. The book features a delightful cast of characters, each personified through playful verses and charming illustrations. For example, A is for the "Amiable," who embodies friendliness, while Z is for the "Zealous Zoologist," who is depicted examining a hippopotamus. Each character has a short, engaging poem that describes their qualities, allowing children to learn about virtues and vices through enjoyable rhymes. Overall, the book serves as both a lighthearted alphabet guide and a playful exploration of human behaviors and characteristics, inviting readers to reflect on the diversity of personality traits in everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Farrow, G. E. (George Edward), 1862-1919 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Hassall, John, 1868-1948 |
| Title | An A. B. C. of every-day people : Good, bad & indifferent |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Dean & Son, 1902. |
| Credits | David Edwards, PrimeNumber and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the University of Florida Digital Collections.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Alphabet books |
| Subject | Alphabet rhymes |
| Subject | English language -- Alphabet -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70150 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-70150-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 538 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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