| Compiler |
Skinner, Ada M. (Ada Maria), 1878- |
| Compiler |
Skinner, Eleanor L. (Eleanor Louise), 1872- |
| Illustrator |
Parrish, Maxfield, 1870-1966 |
| Title |
The Emerald Story Book
Stories and legends of spring, nature and Easter
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Emerald Story Book" by Ada M. Skinner and Eleanor L. Skinner is a children's collection of stories and legends centered around the themes of spring, nature, and Easter, written in the early 20th century. The book features a variety of tales designed to inspire wonder and reflection in young readers, highlighting the beauty and transformative nature of spring. The opening of this book sets the stage for its enchanting exploration of nature's rebirth and significance during the spring season. It begins with a note honoring Distributed Proofreaders and introduces the theme of the stories, emphasizing the joy and marvel of spring through different tales. The first legend recounts the plight of Iduna, the Spring-Maiden, and her magical apples that symbolize renewal and youth, focusing on her capture by the Frost Giants and the consequences that ensue in the valley of spring. In this, readers are invited into a world where nature comes alive, showcasing both the fragility and resilience of life as they follow Iduna’s adventure. (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 |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
Nature stories
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| Subject |
Easter stories
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| Subject |
Spring -- Folklore
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64307 |
| Release Date |
Jan 16, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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