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Title:
Forests of Maine
Marco Paul's Adventures in Pursuit of Knowledge
Credits:
Produced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Forests of Maine" by Jacob Abbott is a narrative intended for children, written in the early 19th century. The book follows the adventures of Marco Paul, a curious young boy, as he explores various aspects of nature and geography, sparked by his desire for knowledge and discovery during a journey to Quebec. Alongside a companion named Forester, Marco engages with his surroundings, learning about the ecosystem, local customs, and institutions through imaginative incidents that intertwine education with entertainment. The opening of the narrative introduces Marco and Forester as they embark on their journey aboard a steamboat, navigating the Kennebec River. As they travel, Marco's inquisitive nature leads him to ask questions about the environment, including phenomena like tides and the behavior of logs in the water, introducing readers to basic scientific concepts. The interplay between Marco's observations and Forester's explanations sets the tone for the educational adventures that will unfold, highlighting the importance of curiosity and learning through experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879
EBook No.: 24831
Published: Mar 14, 2008
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: Forests and forestry -- Maine -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Logging -- Maine -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Maine -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: United States local history: New England
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Forests of Maine
Marco Paul's Adventures in Pursuit of Knowledge
Credits:
Produced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Forests of Maine" by Jacob Abbott is a narrative intended for children, written in the early 19th century. The book follows the adventures of Marco Paul, a curious young boy, as he explores various aspects of nature and geography, sparked by his desire for knowledge and discovery during a journey to Quebec. Alongside a companion named Forester, Marco engages with his surroundings, learning about the ecosystem, local customs, and institutions through imaginative incidents that intertwine education with entertainment. The opening of the narrative introduces Marco and Forester as they embark on their journey aboard a steamboat, navigating the Kennebec River. As they travel, Marco's inquisitive nature leads him to ask questions about the environment, including phenomena like tides and the behavior of logs in the water, introducing readers to basic scientific concepts. The interplay between Marco's observations and Forester's explanations sets the tone for the educational adventures that will unfold, highlighting the importance of curiosity and learning through experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879
EBook No.: 24831
Published: Mar 14, 2008
Downloads: 148
Language: English
Subject: Forests and forestry -- Maine -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Logging -- Maine -- Juvenile literature
Subject: Maine -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: United States local history: New England
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.