Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls by James Johonnot
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| Author | Johonnot, James, 1823-1888 |
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| Title |
Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls Historical Series - Book II |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Myths -- Indian stories -- Stories of the Revolution -- Scottish stories -- Micellaneous stories. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Elisa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls" by James Johonnot is a collection of historical tales and myths crafted for a younger audience, likely written in the late 19th century. The stories aim to ignite an interest in history among children, emphasizing character-building lessons through engaging narratives of bravery and moral virtue. The book includes a range of stories, from ancient myths to accounts of heroic figures from American history, all arranged to inspire young readers. The opening of the work begins by outlining the author’s intention behind the collection, noting the importance of both the sentiment conveyed in each story and the language used to cater to children’s comprehension. The first few tales focus on well-known myths, such as the story of Latona, who is denied water by rustic villagers, and the music contest between Pan and Apollo, showcasing themes of compassion and pride. The introduction sets the tone for the stories that follow, which will explore various heroic deeds, encouraging youthful readers to learn from the virtues depicted in the narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Biographical fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Scotland -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courage -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47764 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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