Domestic Pleasures, or, the Happy Fire-side by Frances Bowyer Vaux
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“Domestic Pleasures; or, the Happy Fire-side” by Frances Bowyer Vaux is a collection of educational dialogues aimed at young readers, likely written during the early 19th century. The book centers on the Bernard family, particularly the children—Emily, Charles, Edward, Louisa, Ferdinand, and Sophy—and depicts their interactions with each other and their parents, exploring themes of morality, compassion, and learning. At the start of the book, the author sets the scene with a
rainy autumn day, where the Bernard children are sheltered from the storm. Young Ferdinand expresses his empathy for less fortunate children, sparking a dialogue about kindness and charity among the siblings. Mrs. Bernard encourages her children to find ways to help others, leading them to brainstorm creative projects to assist those in need. The opening narrative not only paints a warm family atmosphere but also sets a foundation for learning about historical topics, as the children engage in conversations about the early parts of Roman history, demonstrating the blend of domestic life and education that characterizes the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Vaux, Frances Bowyer, 1785-1854 |
|---|---|
| Title | Domestic Pleasures, or, the Happy Fire-side |
| Credits | Produced by Ted Garvin and the Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7830 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 198 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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