| Author |
Ewing, Juliana Horatia, 1841-1885 |
| Title |
We and the World: A Book for Boys. Part I
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Erik Bent, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"We and the World: A Book for Boys. Part I" by Juliana Horatia Ewing is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The book primarily follows the lives of two brothers, Jack and Jem, navigating their childhood experiences in a rural English setting. Through their adventures and misadventures, the story explores themes of family, youthful curiosity, and the bond between siblings. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to Jack's reflections on his family life, particularly his relationships with his brother Jem and their parents. Jack shares his musings on how his less adventurous and more practical brother often grounds him, while he harbors a strong fascination with the world and nature, leading to many curious escapades. The brothers' interactions also highlight their varying attitudes towards education, animals, and the expectations of rural life, setting the stage for the rich tapestry of childhood experiences and lessons that will unfold throughout the book. Through vivid descriptions and character dynamics, the opening effectively establishes a nostalgic tone, drawing readers into the boys' world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Sea stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18077 |
| Release Date |
Mar 29, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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