| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860 |
| Title |
Robert Merry's Museum, Volumes I-II (1841)
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| Original Publication |
Boston: Bradbury & Soden, 1842, copyright 1871.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Carol Brown, Linda Cantoni, Jude Eyelander, Katherine Ward, Anne Celnick, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
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| Summary |
"Robert Merry's Museum, Volumes I-II" by Various is a collection of stories and essays aimed at a young audience, written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a magazine filled with a wide array of topics, including anecdotes, philosophical discussions, and nature illustrations, often entwining moral lessons suitable for children. The overarching theme encourages curiosity and learning through engaging narratives and practical insights about the world. The opening of the book presents an "Address to the Reader," inviting young readers to explore the contents with an open mind, promising a variety of enjoyable and educational material. The introductory portion emphasizes the joy of sharing stories and interacting with youth, hinting at the narrator's own colorful adventures. Following this introduction, several short pieces begin, including an account of the Sociable Weavers, a deep exploration of birds, and reflections on labor and property, showcasing the text's blend of moral, practical, and whimsical storytelling aimed at captivating and educating young minds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Children's literature -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71854 |
| Release Date |
Oct 11, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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