The Motor Car Dumpy Book by T. W. H. Crosland
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| Author | Crosland, T. W. H. (Thomas William Hodgson), 1865-1924 |
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| Illustrator | Monsell, J. R. |
| Title | The Motor Car Dumpy Book |
| Series Title | The dumpy books for children; 32 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Motor Car Dumpy Book" by T. W. H. Crosland is a children's illustrated book from the early 20th century. It belongs to the genre of children's literature, specifically designed as an educational and entertaining resource about motor vehicles. The book explores themes related to the emerging world of automobiles, discussing not only the mechanics of motor cars but also the societal context surrounding their use during a time when motor vehicles were becoming increasingly popular. In this charming and colorful book, various illustrations depict a range of motor vehicles including cars, motor bicycles, and even a motor airship. Each page introduces young readers to aspects of motor vehicle culture, such as the roles of chauffeurs and policemen, the importance of safety, and the excitement of motor races. The narrative, woven through playful text and vivid imagery, aims to educate children about motor cars in a light-hearted manner, making it accessible and engaging for its audience. Overall, it provides a delightful glimpse into the early 1900s' fascination with motor technology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Picture books for children |
| Subject | Automobiles -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24609 |
| Release Date | Feb 14, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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