The story of iron by Elizabeth Ida Samuel
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About this eBook
| Author | Samuel, Elizabeth Ida, 1860- |
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| Illustrator | Simkins, Velma T. |
| Title | The story of iron |
| Original Publication | United States: Penn Publishing Co.,1914. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 92.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Amber Black, Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "The Story of Iron" by Elizabeth Ida Samuel is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around a boy named Billy Bradford, who is on the cusp of adolescence and is eager to take on responsibilities at his uncle's foundry. The narrative explores themes of growth, industriousness, and the importance of iron in the world, encapsulating indicative lessons about work, courage, and friendships. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Billy, who carries meals to his uncle, John Bradford, working at the foundry. With his birthday approaching, Billy contemplates how to earn money while being aware of his family's financial struggles. Billy's character is developed through his interactions, notably with his uncle, and their conversations provide insight into the workings of the foundry and the significance of iron. This opening sets the stage for Billy's journey, filled with hope and determination, as he aspires to grow and embrace the responsibilities of adulthood while fostering his relationships in a world shaped by iron. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Iron industry and trade -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68492 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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