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Title: The fireside story book
Original Publication: United States: Geo. S. Appleton, 1847.
Contents: Waste not, want not; or, two strings to your bow -- The bracelets -- Lazy Lawrence.
Summary: "The Fireside Story Book" by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. It features moral tales aimed at imparting lessons and values through engaging narratives centered around young characters. The stories include "Waste Not, Want Not," "The Bracelets," and "Lazy Lawrence," each touching on themes of economy, friendship, and personal responsibility. The opening of "Waste Not, Want Not" introduces Mr. Gresham, a merchant who adopts two nephews, Hal and Benjamin, after retiring to a new house. The boys are raised in differing environments, with Hal exhibiting extravagant behaviors learned from his father, while Benjamin practices thriftiness instilled by his own. Mr. Gresham introduces them to his motto, “Waste Not, Want Not,” highlighting contrasting values that set the stage for their character development. Their interactions—with incidents involving a parcel and string, as well as their experiences with a sprained ankle of a younger cousin—begin to illustrate the lessons of generosity and the consequences of wastefulness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Edgeworth, Maria, 1768-1849
EBook No.: 75331
Published: Feb 10, 2025
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The fireside story book
Original Publication: United States: Geo. S. Appleton, 1847.
Contents: Waste not, want not; or, two strings to your bow -- The bracelets -- Lazy Lawrence.
Summary: "The Fireside Story Book" by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. It features moral tales aimed at imparting lessons and values through engaging narratives centered around young characters. The stories include "Waste Not, Want Not," "The Bracelets," and "Lazy Lawrence," each touching on themes of economy, friendship, and personal responsibility. The opening of "Waste Not, Want Not" introduces Mr. Gresham, a merchant who adopts two nephews, Hal and Benjamin, after retiring to a new house. The boys are raised in differing environments, with Hal exhibiting extravagant behaviors learned from his father, while Benjamin practices thriftiness instilled by his own. Mr. Gresham introduces them to his motto, “Waste Not, Want Not,” highlighting contrasting values that set the stage for their character development. Their interactions—with incidents involving a parcel and string, as well as their experiences with a sprained ankle of a younger cousin—begin to illustrate the lessons of generosity and the consequences of wastefulness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Edgeworth, Maria, 1768-1849
EBook No.: 75331
Published: Feb 10, 2025
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Children's stories, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.