Incidents of childhood by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title Incidents of childhood
Original Publication United Kingdom: B. J. Holdsworth,1821.
Contents The iron box -- Phebe's visit -- Curiosity and inquiry -- The two tempers -- Little fanny's plan -- The visit to London -- The belfry -- The tinner's son.
Credits Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Incidents of Childhood" by Anonymous is a collection of children's fictitious narratives written in the early 19th century. The book aims to present familiar topics and simple stories that reflect the minor virtues and common faults of childhood, making it suitable and entertaining for young readers. The main characters introduced in the opening portion include Peter Simons, a lazy fisherman’s son who embarks on a journey of self-improvement after discovering an empty iron box, illustrating themes of ambition and industriousness. The beginning of "Incidents of Childhood" introduces Peter Simons, who lives a carefree yet idle life by the sea. Peter's life changes when he finds an iron box buried in the sand, leading him to believe it contains treasure. Motivated by the potential of wealth, he begins to work diligently to buy tools needed to open the box. As he labors to unlock its secrets, Peter begins to relish the satisfaction of hard work, ultimately transforming himself from a lazy boy into an industrious young man. This opening illustrates the themes of ambition and personal growth, setting the stage for further tales focused on the experiences and lessons of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 68080
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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