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Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 2 [of 3]

By Mrs. (Jane Haldimand) Marcet

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** A bright young girl's visit to her uncle's home turns into an enlightening journey filled with lively discussions and discoveries in science, history, and the importance of family.

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2018-10-01
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** "Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 2 [of 3]" by Mrs. (Jane Haldimand) Marcet is a story about a young girl named Bertha who stays with her uncle in England, where she engages in conversations and learns about different subjects like science, philosophy, and culture. The story shares educational lessons on morality and knowledge with young readers by following Bertha's experiences and observations, particularly through the interactions with her uncle and Colonel Travers as they discuss topics ranging from pepper farming in the East Indies to the life of a musician named Davy. The main character, Bertha, documents aspects of the Bible, focusing on events such as the origin of Passover, highlighting the blending of historical, scientific, and ethical lessons within the comforting context of family relationships. **

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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