| Author |
Pratt, Ella Farman, 1837-1907 |
| Author |
Bell, Lucia Chase, 1848-1938 |
| Author |
Converse, Frank H. |
| Author |
Stockton, Louise, 1838-1914 |
| Title |
All the World Over: Interesting Stories of Travel, Thrilling Adventure and Home Life
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| Original Publication |
United States: D. Lothrop Company,1892.
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| Note |
Contains fiction, non-fiction and verse.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Alan, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"All the World Over: Interesting Stories of Travel, Thrilling Adventure and Home..." by Ella Farman, Mrs. Lucia Chase Bell, Frank H. Converse, and Louise Stockton is a collection of travel narratives and short stories written in the late 19th century. The book offers a journey through various locales, exploring cultural nuances, adventures, and everyday life, with each story presenting unique characters and settings that reflect the authors' experiences. The opening of the narrative vividly portrays aspects of life in Spain, focusing on the muscular beggars in Spanish cities and the lively culture of dance and music prevalent among the locals. The author paints a lively scene, describing the daily routines of both the beggars and the hardworking population, creating a glimpse into the streets filled with vibrant life. From the unique customs of water-carriers to the bustling markets where colorful fruits and festive items are sold, the narrative captures the essence of Spanish life. The detailed observations of lifestyle, attire, and social customs provide readers with a rich tapestry of the Spanish experience that serves as a portal into the past. (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 literature
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Children's poetry
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Children's stories
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile literature
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Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile literature
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Families -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67560 |
| Release Date |
Mar 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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