Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 125 Sylvester, Charles Herbert Sylvester, Charles H. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Andy Jewell and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5" by Charles Herbert Sylvester is a compilation of adapted literary works primarily directed toward children, created in the early 20th century. The text serves as an engaging introduction to some of the world's best literature, featuring selections from classic authors such as Jonathan Swift and Alfred Tennyson, while also including various poems and historical accounts. This volume aims to inspire a love for reading and to present timeless tales and themes in a manner that captivates a younger audience. The opening of "Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5" introduces readers to the life of Jonathan Swift, detailing his early life, his education at the University of Dublin, and his eventual rise as a notable author and satirist, culminating in his famous work, "Gulliver's Travels." The narrative highlights key moments from Swift's life—his childhood struggles, academic failures, and notable friendships—before transitioning into a discussion of his renowned satirical adventures. The opening offers a biographical context for understanding Swift's later literary achievements, particularly "Gulliver's Travels," which is characterized as both a captivating tale and a profound political satire, making it a piece that resonates across generations and elevates the appreciation for literature in young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Children's literature Literature -- Collections PN PZ Text Children's Anthologies Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Literature 799186 2025-06-20T18:51:52.579930 text/html 799155 799047 2024-11-05T08:37:07.149363 2023-10-05T08:42:20.946781 text/html text/html 380390 2025-06-20T18:52:17.522797 application/epub+zip 389694 2025-06-20T18:52:03.341857 application/epub+zip 362342 2025-06-20T18:51:57.336852 application/epub+zip 682294 2025-06-20T18:52:28.289760 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 627363 2025-06-20T18:52:15.849763 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 588039 2022-09-05T12:21:09.260306 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 722239 2025-06-20T18:51:51.781917 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 702495 2024-10-28T18:34:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 11674 2025-06-20T18:52:28.443723 application/rdf+xml 14918 2025-06-20T18:52:02.148843 image/jpeg 3678 2025-06-20T18:52:01.861826 image/jpeg 374694 2025-06-20T18:51:52.647914 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog