"Railroad Building, and Other Stories" by Pansy presents several accounts from the late 1800s showcasing moral teachings and the significance of virtues. The collected stories feature tales such as the initial story where a group of boys, influenced by their friend Will's railroad-engineer father, embark on a journey to construct their railroad with ingenuity. The virtue of honesty surfaces in narratives filled with humor, such as in "A Very Sly Fellow." Tales like "Mabel's 'Inasmuch'" touch on the complexities of accepting new family members, meanwhile "Fretting Lettie" emphasizes patience within a bustling household. Moreover, "How Rosie Helped" and "Mrs. Browne's Botany Class" celebrate empathy and the wonders of nature. Written with a tone of childlike wonder, the series of stories highlights that even young children can learn about moral lessons.
Railroad building, and other stories
By Pansy
Late 1800 stories highlight how children learn virtues while growing in a world of friendship and mischief.
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About the AuthorIsabella Macdonald Alden was an American author. Her best known works were: Four Girls at Chautauqua, Chautauqua Girls at Home, Tip Lewis and his Lamp, Three People, Links in Rebecca's Life, Julia Ried, Ruth Erskine's Crosses, The King's Daughter, The Browning Boys, From Different Standpoints, Mrs. Harry Harper's Awakening, The Measure, and Spun from Fact.
Isabella Macdonald Alden was an American author. Her best known works were: Four Girls at Chautauqua, Chautauqua Girls at Home, Tip Lewis and his Lamp, Three People, Links in Rebecca's Life, Julia Ried, Ruth Erskine's Crosses, The King's Daughter, The Browning Boys, From Different Standpoints, Mrs. Harry Harper's Awakening, The Measure, and Spun from Fact.
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