Project Gutenberg 2004-10-10 Public domain in the USA. 192 Tappan, Eva March 1854 1930 The Children's Hour, v 5. Stories From Seven Old Favorites The pilgrim's progress -- Robinson Crusoe -- Gulliver's travels -- Don Quixote -- The Arabian nights -- The travels of Baron Munchausen -- Tales from Shakespeare. Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Fred Robinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Children's Hour" by Eva March Tappan is a collection of narratives compiled from seven classic stories intended for young readers, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology brings to life beloved tales such as "The Pilgrim's Progress," "Robinson Crusoe," and "Gulliver's Travels," with the intention of making their meaningful themes more accessible to children. Through these narratives, readers will explore moral lessons and the adventures of various characters, inviting reflection on the richness of literature. The opening of "The Children's Hour" invites readers into a world where timeless stories are cherished and retold for a new generation. Tappan begins by introducing the importance of these classic tales, highlighting their timeless relevance and the pleasure they bring to children. The first story selected is "The Pilgrim's Progress," where we meet Christian, whose journey symbolizes the struggles and triumphs of faith. Tappan's narrative emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the face of obstacles, drawing young readers into the larger themes of morality and personal growth found throughout the anthology. Each subsequent story promises to enchant and educate, setting a foundation for a meaningful literary experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Children's stories Literature -- Adaptations PZ Text Children's Anthologies Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Novels 744832 2025-07-06T06:37:13.399772 text/html 721555 2024-10-28T20:41:32 text/html 1274064 2025-07-06T06:37:25.394647 application/epub+zip 1281369 2025-07-06T06:37:17.629728 application/epub+zip 350309 2025-07-06T06:37:15.993736 application/epub+zip 1625841 2025-07-06T06:37:30.786658 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1572730 2025-07-06T06:37:23.902686 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 614036 2022-09-07T03:39:54.938558 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 692315 2023-10-06T10:14:51.230421 text/plain 672452 2024-10-28T20:41:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16685 2025-07-06T06:37:30.926621 application/rdf+xml 23002 2025-07-06T06:37:16.513692 image/jpeg 4975 2025-07-06T06:37:16.255706 image/jpeg 1250549 2025-07-06T06:37:13.493742 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 en.wikipedia