The Boys' And Girls' Library by Samuel G. Goodrich

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Editor Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860
Title The Boys' And Girls' Library
Containing a Variety of Useful and Instructive Reading, Selected from Eminent Writers for Youth
Note Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Boys' And Girls' Library" by Samuel G. Goodrich is a children's collection of instructive and moral stories written during the mid-19th century. The anthology includes a variety of tales and poems aimed at teaching values such as honesty, kindness, and self-denial, while also exploring themes of childhood, nature, and relationships between siblings and friends. The beginning of the library opens with thoughtful reflections on childhood, emphasizing the beauty and innocence of youth through vivid imagery of nature. It then introduces characters such as Edward Lyon, a boy grappling with the consequences of his actions after an incident with a friend, illustrating lessons in conflict resolution and forgiveness. Additionally, the overarching tone conveys the importance of moral integrity, setting the stage for subsequent stories that touch upon themes of virtue and personal growth, making it a potential tool for both entertainment and moral education for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 35149
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 28, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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