"Stories and Legends of Travel and History, for Children" by Grace Greenwood is a compilation of tales designed to spark wonder and teach history to young readers. Recounted in the mid-1800s, these stories weave together accounts of notable figures, intriguing places, and valuable life lessons, all crafted to ignite a child’s imagination and interest in the world around them. The book starts with the author sharing heartwarming memories of her young companions and moments in London's parks and gardens. Greenwood emphasizes how public spaces are universally enjoyed, a theme that leads into the first story, "Mabel Howard and Her Pet," where we meet a delicate girl adapting to a new life in England, missing her cockatoo left behind in India; the story begins a series of engaging narratives centered around themes of love, grief, and the ability to overcome life’s challenges.
Stories and Legends of Travel and History, for Children
By Grace Greenwood
From India to England, a young girl's longing for her pet opens a collection of historical adventures, love, loss, and the strength to carry on.
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About the AuthorSara Jane Lippincott was an American writer, poet, correspondent, lecturer, and newspaper founder. One of the first women to gain access into the Congressional press galleries, she used her questions to advocate for social reform and women's rights.
Sara Jane Lippincott was an American writer, poet, correspondent, lecturer, and newspaper founder. One of the first women to gain access into the Congressional press galleries, she used her questions to advocate for social reform and women's rights.
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