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Title: The Story of Porcelain

Note: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Sigal Alon, La Monte H.P. Yarroll, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Story of Porcelain" by Sara Ware Bassett is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the history and art of porcelain-making, weaving together tales of craftsmanship and the evolution of pottery throughout different cultures and periods. It appears to be part of a larger series covering various materials and their stories, indicating a thematic focus on the intersection of art and practical creation. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Theo Swift, a young boy accompanying his father, Dr. Swift, on a fishing trip to the Maine woods. This setting serves as a backdrop for the father's reflections on the importance of service and patriotism amid the backdrop of a world at war. As Theo revels in the freedom of the wilderness, he forms a bond with Mr. Croyden, an experienced fisherman who begins to reveal the rich history of pottery and porcelain-making, starting with broad concepts and engaging anecdotes. This combination of adventure and knowledge sets the stage for further exploration into the art of porcelain, promising readers a deeper understanding of its cultural significance as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bassett, Sara Ware, 1872-1968

Illustrator: Caley, Isabel W.

EBook No.: 19423

Published: Oct 1, 2006

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Pottery -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Story of Porcelain

Note: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: E-text prepared by Sigal Alon, La Monte H.P. Yarroll, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Story of Porcelain" by Sara Ware Bassett is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the history and art of porcelain-making, weaving together tales of craftsmanship and the evolution of pottery throughout different cultures and periods. It appears to be part of a larger series covering various materials and their stories, indicating a thematic focus on the intersection of art and practical creation. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Theo Swift, a young boy accompanying his father, Dr. Swift, on a fishing trip to the Maine woods. This setting serves as a backdrop for the father's reflections on the importance of service and patriotism amid the backdrop of a world at war. As Theo revels in the freedom of the wilderness, he forms a bond with Mr. Croyden, an experienced fisherman who begins to reveal the rich history of pottery and porcelain-making, starting with broad concepts and engaging anecdotes. This combination of adventure and knowledge sets the stage for further exploration into the art of porcelain, promising readers a deeper understanding of its cultural significance as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bassett, Sara Ware, 1872-1968

Illustrator: Caley, Isabel W.

EBook No.: 19423

Published: Oct 1, 2006

Downloads: 75

Language: English

Subject: Pottery -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.