Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3 by Charles Herbert Sylvester

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Author Sylvester, Charles Herbert
Title Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 3" by Charles Herbert Sylvester is a collection of literary stories and poems intended for children, published in the early 20th century. This volume covers a variety of enchanting tales from renowned authors, including classic narratives like "Robinson Crusoe" and "Alice in Wonderland," aiming to engage young readers with themes of adventure, imagination, and moral lessons through delightful storytelling. The opening portion of the book presents an array of captivating stories. It begins with "John's Pumpkin," introducing a child joyfully gardening and eagerly awaiting the growth of his pumpkin. Following this, excerpts from works by Lewis Carroll provide whimsical dialogues between Alice and curious creatures such as the Mock Turtle and the Gryphon, showcasing the absurdities and charm of Wonderland. Other highlights include a cautionary tale, "The Spider and the Fly," which warns against flattery and deceit. Overall, the beginning sets a delightful tone filled with nostalgia, creativity, and fundamental life lessons that are woven through child-friendly narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's literature
Subject Literature -- Collections
Category Text
EBook-No. 5902
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Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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