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LoC No.: 01018463
Title: Our Little Russian Cousin
Note: Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "Our Little Russian Cousin" by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is a children's book that falls within the realm of juvenile fiction, likely written in the early 20th century. The book offers a charming glimpse into the life of a Russian girl named Petrovna, depicting the customs, culture, and daily activities of children in Russia. It aims to educate young readers about life in another country while also entertaining them with relatable childhood experiences. The story follows Petrovna, a spirited 10-year-old girl living in St. Petersburg, and her brother Ivan as they navigate their vibrant, snow-covered world filled with skating, coasting, and family gatherings. Through vivid descriptions, readers are introduced to the unique features of Russian life, including customs surrounding meals, religious practices, and traditional clothing. The narrative is interwoven with descriptions of Petrovna's family life, her education with a governess, and their interactions with people from different social strata, including the peasantry. The book culminates in a journey to the Great Fair of Nijni-Novgorod, highlighting the diversity and richness of Russian culture while emphasizing family values and a child's perspective on the world around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard, 1860-1936
Illustrator: Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931
EBook No.: 45845
Published: May 31, 2014
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Children -- Russia -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01018463
Title: Our Little Russian Cousin
Note: Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Our Little Russian Cousin" by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is a children's book that falls within the realm of juvenile fiction, likely written in the early 20th century. The book offers a charming glimpse into the life of a Russian girl named Petrovna, depicting the customs, culture, and daily activities of children in Russia. It aims to educate young readers about life in another country while also entertaining them with relatable childhood experiences. The story follows Petrovna, a spirited 10-year-old girl living in St. Petersburg, and her brother Ivan as they navigate their vibrant, snow-covered world filled with skating, coasting, and family gatherings. Through vivid descriptions, readers are introduced to the unique features of Russian life, including customs surrounding meals, religious practices, and traditional clothing. The narrative is interwoven with descriptions of Petrovna's family life, her education with a governess, and their interactions with people from different social strata, including the peasantry. The book culminates in a journey to the Great Fair of Nijni-Novgorod, highlighting the diversity and richness of Russian culture while emphasizing family values and a child's perspective on the world around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard, 1860-1936
Illustrator: Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931
EBook No.: 45845
Published: May 31, 2014
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Children -- Russia -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.