Project Gutenberg 2013-02-03 Public domain in the USA. 229 Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard 1860 1936 Wade, Mary Hazleton Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse) 1857 1931 Bridgman, Lewis Jesse Bridgeman, Lewis Jesse Mpuke, Our Little African Cousin Produced by Emmy, Dianna Adair and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Mpuke, Our Little African Cousin" by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is a children's book that falls within the genre of cultural exploration and adventure, likely written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the experiences of Mpuke, a young African boy, and offers readers a glimpse into the daily life, customs, and challenges of people living in rural Africa. The narrative aims to educate young readers about the differences and similarities between cultures while promoting understanding and respect. The story follows Mpuke as he navigates his youthful adventures in his village, learning essential skills such as hunting and fishing, participating in community festivities, and encountering both dangers and wonder in the African landscape. Key themes include family, community, the significance of traditions, and the exploration of nature. Mpuke's interactions with his family members, his tribe, and the wildlife around him foster a sense of belonging and identity. The book also introduces the reader to various elements of Mpuke's world, from the elephant hunt to the medicinal practices of the local medicine-man, all while ensuring a positive portrayal of African life through the eyes of a relatable young protagonist. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41976/41976-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Africa -- Juvenile literature DT PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure 146646 2025-08-17T05:35:05.712072 text/html 123296 2024-10-23T13:52:07 text/html 672390 2025-08-17T05:35:09.320066 application/epub+zip 672884 2025-08-17T05:35:06.431103 application/epub+zip 108960 2025-08-17T05:35:06.062071 application/epub+zip 752217 2025-08-17T05:35:11.541069 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 728971 2025-08-17T05:35:08.907097 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155142 2022-09-19T08:08:02.997785 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113692 2025-08-17T05:35:05.314094 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93779 2024-10-23T13:52:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17175 2025-08-17T05:35:11.684060 application/rdf+xml 31271 2025-08-17T05:35:06.137060 image/jpeg 4378 2025-08-17T05:35:06.099067 image/jpeg 658152 2025-08-17T05:35:05.755052 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