This edition had all images removed.
Title:
Deborah Dent and Her Donkey and Madam Fig's Gala
Two Humorous Tales
Credits:
Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy 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.)
Summary: "Deborah Dent and Her Donkey and Madam Fig's Gala" by Unknown is a collection of humorous tales likely composed during the early 19th century. This charming book presents whimsical stories that capture the essence of playful adventures and social gatherings. The topics revolve around amusing characters—a dedicated woman, her beloved donkey, and a lively gala full of village personalities. The first tale tells of Deborah Dent's affection for her donkey, whom she believes is so special he should teach children. Her dreams of transforming her donkey into an esteemed schoolmaster lead to various humorous exploits, including an attempt to make him shave and take up art. The second story focuses on Madam Fig, a spirited grocer, who throws an extravagant gala for her neighbors. The celebration is filled with music, dance, and comical moments, such as a mishap with a brine tub during a musical performance. Both tales are embellished with colorful engravings, adding visual charm to the already delightful narratives, showcasing the lively spirit of community and humor prevalent in the characters' interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Unknown
EBook No.: 25657
Published: May 31, 2008
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Children's poetry, English
Subject: Nursery rhymes
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Deborah Dent and Her Donkey and Madam Fig's Gala
Two Humorous Tales
Credits:
Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy 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.)
Summary: "Deborah Dent and Her Donkey and Madam Fig's Gala" by Unknown is a collection of humorous tales likely composed during the early 19th century. This charming book presents whimsical stories that capture the essence of playful adventures and social gatherings. The topics revolve around amusing characters—a dedicated woman, her beloved donkey, and a lively gala full of village personalities. The first tale tells of Deborah Dent's affection for her donkey, whom she believes is so special he should teach children. Her dreams of transforming her donkey into an esteemed schoolmaster lead to various humorous exploits, including an attempt to make him shave and take up art. The second story focuses on Madam Fig, a spirited grocer, who throws an extravagant gala for her neighbors. The celebration is filled with music, dance, and comical moments, such as a mishap with a brine tub during a musical performance. Both tales are embellished with colorful engravings, adding visual charm to the already delightful narratives, showcasing the lively spirit of community and humor prevalent in the characters' interactions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Unknown
EBook No.: 25657
Published: May 31, 2008
Downloads: 74
Language: English
Subject: Children's poetry, English
Subject: Nursery rhymes
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.