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LoC No.: 02016207

Title: River Legends; Or, Father Thames and Father Rhine

Note: Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: River legends -- The great boar of Windsor Forest -- Martha's vengeance -- The family feud -- The giant bramble-buffer -- The mannikins' castle -- Sir Roderick Fowle: a legend of the olden time.

Credits: Produced by David Widger (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "River Legends; Or, Father Thames and Father Rhine" by E. H. Knatchbull-Hugessen is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents enchanting tales of two personified rivers, Father Thames and Father Rhine, as they share legends connected to their respective waters. This blend of folklore, fantasy, and narrative brings to life the cultural heritage and nature surrounding these iconic rivers. The opening of the book introduces us to a narrator, who visits Eton and falls asleep by the riverbank, only to awaken and witness a remarkable scene: two regal figures, representing Father Thames and Father Rhine, seated at a table on a river island. The two characters greet each other amiably, discussing their different cultures and beverages, while a messenger arrives with Rhine wine. This engaging dialogue sets the stage for their subsequent storytelling, as they decide to recount legends associated with their rivers, prompting the first tale about "The Great Boar of Windsor Forest." This frame narrative creates a whimsical backdrop for the book’s exploration of ancient stories and cultural reflections, inviting readers into a world where rivers are alive with history and personality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brabourne, Edward Hugessen Knatchbull-Hugessen, Baron, 1829-1893

Illustrator: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883

EBook No.: 44425

Published: Dec 14, 2013

Downloads: 84

Language: English

Subject: Children's stories

Subject: Legends -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02016207

Title: River Legends; Or, Father Thames and Father Rhine

Note: Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Contents: River legends -- The great boar of Windsor Forest -- Martha's vengeance -- The family feud -- The giant bramble-buffer -- The mannikins' castle -- Sir Roderick Fowle: a legend of the olden time.

Credits: Produced by David Widger (This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "River Legends; Or, Father Thames and Father Rhine" by E. H. Knatchbull-Hugessen is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The book presents enchanting tales of two personified rivers, Father Thames and Father Rhine, as they share legends connected to their respective waters. This blend of folklore, fantasy, and narrative brings to life the cultural heritage and nature surrounding these iconic rivers. The opening of the book introduces us to a narrator, who visits Eton and falls asleep by the riverbank, only to awaken and witness a remarkable scene: two regal figures, representing Father Thames and Father Rhine, seated at a table on a river island. The two characters greet each other amiably, discussing their different cultures and beverages, while a messenger arrives with Rhine wine. This engaging dialogue sets the stage for their subsequent storytelling, as they decide to recount legends associated with their rivers, prompting the first tale about "The Great Boar of Windsor Forest." This frame narrative creates a whimsical backdrop for the book’s exploration of ancient stories and cultural reflections, inviting readers into a world where rivers are alive with history and personality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Brabourne, Edward Hugessen Knatchbull-Hugessen, Baron, 1829-1893

Illustrator: Doré, Gustave, 1832-1883

EBook No.: 44425

Published: Dec 14, 2013

Downloads: 84

Language: English

Subject: Children's stories

Subject: Legends -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.