The Illustrated London Reading Book by Various
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title | The Illustrated London Reading Book |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from images provided
by the Internet Archive Children's Library and University of Florida. |
| Summary | "The Illustrated London Reading Book" by Various is an illustrated educational compilation written during the mid-19th century. This work seeks to engage youthful readers by providing selections of English literature arranged to both educate and entertain, supplemented by illustrations that enhance comprehension and enjoyment. The beginning of the book features an introduction outlining its purpose: to make the pursuit of knowledge less intimidating and more enjoyable for students. It emphasizes the importance of eloquence in both reading and speaking, discouraging the terrors often associated with learning. The opening portion includes a poem by Browne and notes on the book’s design, laying the foundation for a collection of varying texts—ranging from literature and history to natural science—aimed at promoting literacy and an appreciation of eloquent expression among its readers. The initial contents hint at the diverse topics to follow, suggesting a broad and enriching approach to the subjects presented. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | English literature |
| Subject | Recitations |
| Subject | Readers |
| Subject | English language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11921 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 500 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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