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Title: Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 2 [of 3]
Note: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 2 [of 3]" by Mrs. Marcet is a fictional work written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows a young girl named Bertha as she explores her uncle's home in England, encountering various individuals and discussing a range of topics from science to philosophy throughout her visit. The story appears to weave lessons about culture, education, and morality into Bertha's experiences, making it potentially valuable for young readers. The opening portion introduces readers to several lively conversations led primarily by Colonel Travers and Bertha's uncle, where they discuss a variety of subjects including the cultivation of pepper in the East Indies and the life and struggles of a musician named Davy. Additionally, Bertha records her uncle's readings from the Bible, highlighting significant events, such as the institution of the Passover. Throughout these interactions, lessons in history, science, and ethics emerge, reflecting the educational intentions underlying the narrative. This early section establishes both the thematic focus on knowledge acquisition and the warmth of familial relationships that permeate the entire volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marcet, Mrs. (Jane Haldimand), 1769-1858
EBook No.: 58003
Published: Oct 1, 2018
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Epistolary fiction
Subject: Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Geology -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Science -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 2 [of 3]
Note: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Sonya Schermann, Chuck Greif 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: "Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 2 [of 3]" by Mrs. Marcet is a fictional work written in the early 19th century. The narrative follows a young girl named Bertha as she explores her uncle's home in England, encountering various individuals and discussing a range of topics from science to philosophy throughout her visit. The story appears to weave lessons about culture, education, and morality into Bertha's experiences, making it potentially valuable for young readers. The opening portion introduces readers to several lively conversations led primarily by Colonel Travers and Bertha's uncle, where they discuss a variety of subjects including the cultivation of pepper in the East Indies and the life and struggles of a musician named Davy. Additionally, Bertha records her uncle's readings from the Bible, highlighting significant events, such as the institution of the Passover. Throughout these interactions, lessons in history, science, and ethics emerge, reflecting the educational intentions underlying the narrative. This early section establishes both the thematic focus on knowledge acquisition and the warmth of familial relationships that permeate the entire volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marcet, Mrs. (Jane Haldimand), 1769-1858
EBook No.: 58003
Published: Oct 1, 2018
Downloads: 61
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Epistolary fiction
Subject: Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Mothers and daughters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Geology -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Science -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.