This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Story of a Donkey
abridged from the French of Madame la comtesse de Ségur
Note: Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
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produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Story of a Donkey" by Comtesse de Sophie Ségur is a children’s narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book presents the experiences and thoughts of Neddy, a donkey, as he navigates a life filled with both kindness and cruelty from humans. It reflects on themes of empathy, redemption, and the treatment of animals, showcasing the donkey’s perspective on the interactions and relationships he forms throughout his life. In the tale, Neddy begins as a mistreated donkey, forced to carry heavy loads and endure harsh treatment from his masters. After a series of events, including his bold escape to a forest, he discovers a new, kinder family who treats him well. Despite encountering trouble caused by revengeful actions and mistakes, Neddy ultimately learns the importance of love and kindness. His adventures showcase the ups and downs of his life, including friendships, regrettable decisions, and the realization that he can live happily when treated with respect. The story culminates in Neddy finding his place in a caring home, where he reflects on his journey and shares insights about the nature of donkeys and the impact of human behavior on their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ségur, Sophie, comtesse de, 1799-1874
Editor: Dole, Charles F. (Charles Fletcher), 1845-1927
Illustrator: Saunders, E. H.
Translator: Welsh, Charles, 1850-1914
EBook No.: 55256
Published: Aug 4, 2017
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Donkeys -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Story of a Donkey
abridged from the French of Madame la comtesse de Ségur
Note: Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Story of a Donkey" by Comtesse de Sophie Ségur is a children’s narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book presents the experiences and thoughts of Neddy, a donkey, as he navigates a life filled with both kindness and cruelty from humans. It reflects on themes of empathy, redemption, and the treatment of animals, showcasing the donkey’s perspective on the interactions and relationships he forms throughout his life. In the tale, Neddy begins as a mistreated donkey, forced to carry heavy loads and endure harsh treatment from his masters. After a series of events, including his bold escape to a forest, he discovers a new, kinder family who treats him well. Despite encountering trouble caused by revengeful actions and mistakes, Neddy ultimately learns the importance of love and kindness. His adventures showcase the ups and downs of his life, including friendships, regrettable decisions, and the realization that he can live happily when treated with respect. The story culminates in Neddy finding his place in a caring home, where he reflects on his journey and shares insights about the nature of donkeys and the impact of human behavior on their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ségur, Sophie, comtesse de, 1799-1874
Editor: Dole, Charles F. (Charles Fletcher), 1845-1927
Illustrator: Saunders, E. H.
Translator: Welsh, Charles, 1850-1914
EBook No.: 55256
Published: Aug 4, 2017
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Donkeys -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.