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Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 3 [of 3]

By Mrs. (Jane Haldimand) Marcet

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A curious young girl's stay with her uncle unfolds into a journey of discovery, nature, and valuable life lessons.

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2018-10-01
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"Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 3 [of 3]" by Mrs. Marcet is a story where a young girl writes to her mother about her adventures and learnings while staying with her uncle in England. The story shows the world through Bertha's eyes as she discovers nature, studies plants and rocks, builds family connections, and learns right from wrong. At the start, Bertha is curious about the world around her, carefully watching pear trees bloom and noticing changes in the garden. Her uncle leads discussions about the Bible, plants, rocks, and other topics, creating an atmosphere where learning is valued and fun. Chatting with her uncle and friends, Bertha finds out about different plants, land formations, and traditions from other countries, painting her as a smart, curious, and eager girl excited to learn and grow.

About the Author

Jane Marcet was an English salonnière of Republic of Geneva descent, and an innovative writer of popular, explanatory science books. She also broke ground with Conversations on Political Economy (1816), which explain the ideas of Adam Smith, Malthus and David Ricardo.

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