This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 07020708
Title: Our Little Hindu Cousin
Note: Illustrated by the author.
Credits:
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)
Summary: "Our Little Hindu Cousin" by Blanche McManus is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This book belongs to the "Little Cousin Series," which aims to introduce young readers to the lives and customs of children from various cultures around the world. The story primarily follows the adventures of two boys, Chola and Mahala, as they navigate their daily lives in India, interacting with their family and friends while exploring their rich surroundings. The opening of the novel introduces Chola, who wakes up early with excitement to see new goats brought by a visiting porter. As Chola interacts with his cousin Mahala, the narrative delves into their playful morning routine, characterized by joyful banter and customs such as bathing, a significant part of their religion. We also meet Chola's pet monkey, Jam, who adds mischievous fun to their day. The boys' adventures offer a glimpse into the traditional Hindu lifestyle, showcasing their family dynamics, cultural practices, and the vibrant atmosphere of their community in Lucknow, setting the stage for further explorations in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: McManus, Blanche, 1869-1935
EBook No.: 41977
Published: Feb 3, 2013
Downloads: 190
Language: English
Subject: Children -- India -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 07020708
Title: Our Little Hindu Cousin
Note: Illustrated by the author.
Credits:
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)
Summary: "Our Little Hindu Cousin" by Blanche McManus is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This book belongs to the "Little Cousin Series," which aims to introduce young readers to the lives and customs of children from various cultures around the world. The story primarily follows the adventures of two boys, Chola and Mahala, as they navigate their daily lives in India, interacting with their family and friends while exploring their rich surroundings. The opening of the novel introduces Chola, who wakes up early with excitement to see new goats brought by a visiting porter. As Chola interacts with his cousin Mahala, the narrative delves into their playful morning routine, characterized by joyful banter and customs such as bathing, a significant part of their religion. We also meet Chola's pet monkey, Jam, who adds mischievous fun to their day. The boys' adventures offer a glimpse into the traditional Hindu lifestyle, showcasing their family dynamics, cultural practices, and the vibrant atmosphere of their community in Lucknow, setting the stage for further explorations in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: McManus, Blanche, 1869-1935
EBook No.: 41977
Published: Feb 3, 2013
Downloads: 190
Language: English
Subject: Children -- India -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.