Project Gutenberg 2011-09-22 Public domain in the USA. 82 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous The Cochineal Produced by Larry B. Harrison, and the Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries, Ball State University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Cochineal" by Anonymous is a philosophical and religious discourse likely written in the early to mid-19th century. This short work is meant for a young audience and is framed as a dialogue between a father and his child. The book delves into themes of creation, divine design, and God's care for even the smallest of creatures, using the cochineal insect as a symbol of God's intricate craftsmanship and benevolence. In the text, a father and his son explore the beauty and complexity of the cochineal insect through a microscope, leading them to reflect on the wisdom and greatness of God as the creator. The child marvels at the insect's intricate features, prompting discussions about the nature of creation and the importance of recognizing God's hand in all things. As they continue their exploration, the father emphasizes that everything, including the tiny insect, is carefully crafted by God, contrasting it with humanity's tendency to forget their creator. Ultimately, the dialogue fosters a sense of gratitude and confidence in God’s care for His creations, encouraging readers to appreciate the divine presence in the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Children's stories Sunday school literature PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Religion/Spirituality 37257 2025-07-15T08:49:08.691765 text/html 34013 2011-09-22T16:16:24 text/html 268051 2025-07-15T08:49:12.358721 application/epub+zip 266533 2025-07-15T08:49:10.235760 application/epub+zip 71013 2025-07-15T08:49:09.235760 application/epub+zip 324460 2025-07-15T08:49:13.862703 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317293 2025-07-15T08:49:11.668728 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 94625 2022-09-17T08:01:08.943859 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 28427 2025-07-15T08:49:08.434753 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 28310 2011-09-22T16:16:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19179 2025-07-15T08:49:13.980702 application/rdf+xml 9162 2025-07-15T08:49:09.715725 image/jpeg 2557 2025-07-15T08:49:09.473750 image/jpeg 229540 2011-09-23T08:51:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 10736 2011-09-23T08:51:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 318183 2025-07-15T08:49:08.705735 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 More titles under Unknown