The World of Waters, Or, A Peaceful Progress O'er the Unpathed Sea by Osborne
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| Author | Osborne, David, Mrs. (Fanny) |
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| Title | The World of Waters, Or, A Peaceful Progress O'er the Unpathed Sea |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Wilelmina Mallière and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "The World of Waters, Or, A Peaceful Progress O'er the Unpathed Sea" by Mrs. David Osborne is a geographical exploration framed as a narrative intended for a young audience, likely written in the early 19th century. The work invites readers into the adventures of the Wilton family and their associates as they embark on shared discussions of various seas and regions, blending educational content with storytelling and moral lessons aimed at children. The opening of the book establishes a warm, family-oriented atmosphere where the Wilton children, George and Emma, express their eagerness to engage in geographical studies. They propose the re-establishment of their "Geographical Society" to explore the world’s oceans, particularly reflecting on past summer discussions that were interrupted by various events. Mr. Wilton, their father, supports their ambitions, emphasizing the importance of this knowledge in understanding human history. The first chapter introduces their first tale from their sessions: the compelling story of Frederic Hamilton, a young boy dealing with adversity aboard a ship, showcasing themes of compassion and moral education as he faces cruelty from a harsh captain, ultimately sparking deeper discussions among the family members. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Geography -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10997 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 15, 2004 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 161 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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