| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860 |
| Title |
Robert Merry's museum, Volumes III-IV (1842)
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| Original Publication |
Boston: Bradbury & Soden, 1842, copyright 1871.
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| Credits |
Carol Brown, Linda Cantoni, Jude Eylander, Katherine Ward and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Robert Merry's Museum, Volumes III-IV" by Various is a collection of children’s literature written in the early 19th century. The publication serves as an educational and entertaining resource, filled with stories, parables, fables, and sketches about nature, history, and moral lessons designed for young readers. Each chapter engages with various themes, including personal development, adventure, and an introduction to different cultures and historical figures, making it a rich tapestry of knowledge and entertainment for its audience. At the start of the book, the tone is set with joyful reflections on New Year's Day, portraying it as a day of hope and good wishes, especially for children who gather to exchange greetings with their parents. The editor, Robert Merry, expresses a desire to share useful and intriguing stories throughout the year, encouraging readers to engage in learning and community sharing. The opening chapters further delve into wonders of geology, recounting exciting discoveries of fossilized creatures, and narratives from far-off places, including an adventurous tale about Siberian wildlife, setting an engaging pace for the collection while promoting curiosity and understanding of the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Children's literature -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73026 |
| Release Date |
Feb 26, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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