Arthur Hamilton, and His Dog by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title Arthur Hamilton, and His Dog
Note Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Children, Hilary
Caws-Elwitt and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Arthur Hamilton, and His Dog" by Anonymous is a children's story written in the early 19th century. This narrative takes place during a time when family values and moral lessons were crucial in literature. The book primarily focuses on the themes of childhood hardships, the bonds of family, and the companionship between a boy and his dog. The story follows the young Arthur Hamilton, who is separated from his mother and siblings due to the family's financial struggles, leading him to live with Mr. Martin, a kind but distant guardian. Throughout his journey, Arthur grapples with feelings of homesickness and loneliness, but he finds solace in his dog, Rover, who eventually joins him in his new home. The narrative highlights Arthur's emotional growth as he learns to overcome adversity, cherish his relationships, and face the trials of life with courage. Tragedy strikes the Hamilton family twice, with the deaths of Arthur's beloved brother Henry and then Arthur himself. These significant events underscore the themes of love, loss, and the enduring connections that define one's childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories
Subject Sunday school literature
Subject Children and death -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10888
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 31, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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