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Title: Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8
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Summary: "Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8" by Charles Herbert Sylvester is a collection of literary excerpts and narratives aimed at children, written in the early 20th century. The book presents a new and original approach to reading, showcasing selections from classic literature to inspire young readers. The topics range from historical accounts to adventures, featuring well-known figures and events, such as David Crockett and the Alamo. The opening of the volume features a narrative by Basil Ringrose, recounting a pirate expedition in the year 1680. This selection details the challenges faced by pirates as they navigate treacherous waters, encounter hostile forces, and ultimately engage in battle with Spanish ships. Ringrose not only describes the physical hardships but also the camaraderie among pirates, their resourcefulness in times of peril, and the stark realities of their violent lives. The vivid portrayal immerses readers into a world of adventure, danger, and the quest for treasure, setting the stage for a series of exciting stories from the broader collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sylvester, Charles Herbert
EBook No.: 24532
Published: Feb 6, 2008
Downloads: 96
Language: English
Subject: Children's literature
Subject: Literature -- Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Julia Miller, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8" by Charles Herbert Sylvester is a collection of literary excerpts and narratives aimed at children, written in the early 20th century. The book presents a new and original approach to reading, showcasing selections from classic literature to inspire young readers. The topics range from historical accounts to adventures, featuring well-known figures and events, such as David Crockett and the Alamo. The opening of the volume features a narrative by Basil Ringrose, recounting a pirate expedition in the year 1680. This selection details the challenges faced by pirates as they navigate treacherous waters, encounter hostile forces, and ultimately engage in battle with Spanish ships. Ringrose not only describes the physical hardships but also the camaraderie among pirates, their resourcefulness in times of peril, and the stark realities of their violent lives. The vivid portrayal immerses readers into a world of adventure, danger, and the quest for treasure, setting the stage for a series of exciting stories from the broader collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sylvester, Charles Herbert
EBook No.: 24532
Published: Feb 6, 2008
Downloads: 96
Language: English
Subject: Children's literature
Subject: Literature -- Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.