Project Gutenberg 2023-08-24 Public domain in the USA. 92 Pansy 1841 1930 Alden, Isabella Macdonald Alden, Mrs. G. R. (Isabella) Alden, Isabella M. Railroad building, and other stories $aBoston :$bD. Lothrop Company, $c1885. Railroad building -- A very sly fellow -- Mabel's "inasmuch" -- Fretting Lettie -- How Rosie helped -- Mrs. Browne's botany class. "Railroad Building and Other Stories" by Pansy (Isabella Alden) is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology features various tales that encompass themes of childhood innocence, moral lessons, and social values, such as teamwork, honesty, and kindness. The stories reflect the societal values and norms of the Victorian era, emphasizing lessons intended for young readers. The collection begins with "Railroad Building," where a group of boys, inspired by their young friend Will whose father is a railroad engineer, embark on an imaginative adventure to build their railroad using tools and creativity. Other stories like "A Very Sly Fellow" recount the mischief of boys and the consequences of their actions, illustrating the importance of honesty and the humorous predicaments they find themselves in. "Mabel's 'Inasmuch'" tells of a young girl learning to embrace a new family member despite her initial reluctance, while "Fretting Lettie" highlights the patience and understanding needed within a busy family. "How Rosie Helped" and "Mrs. Browne's Botany Class" explore themes of compassion and the joy of learning about nature. The stories collectively offer delightful narratives filled with charm, humor, and moral lessons that resonate with both children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20230821135006alden 1885 US Reading ease score: 89.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Children's stories, American PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Humour 87316 2025-06-28T09:21:24.132517 text/html 84607 2023-08-24T07:28:20 text/html 365654 2025-06-28T09:21:26.334547 application/epub+zip 365318 2025-06-28T09:21:24.593521 application/epub+zip 101868 2025-06-28T09:21:24.350601 application/epub+zip 409340 2025-06-28T09:21:27.768526 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 395558 2025-06-28T09:21:26.095493 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 75360 2025-06-28T09:21:23.944494 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 75402 2023-08-24T07:28:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16907 2025-06-28T09:21:27.890515 application/rdf+xml 21147 2025-06-28T09:21:24.421497 image/jpeg 2303 2025-06-28T09:21:24.385529 image/jpeg 371031 2023-08-24T07:28:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 391415 2025-06-28T09:21:24.157512 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