The William Henry Letters by Abby Morton Diaz

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Author Diaz, Abby Morton, 1821-1904
Title The William Henry Letters
Credits David Garcia, Josephine Paolucci, and the Online
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Summary "The William Henry Letters" by Abby Morton Diaz is a collection of letters written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around a young boy named William Henry as he navigates the ups and downs of childhood, sharing his experiences with his grandmother through amusing and heartfelt letters. The collection paints a picture of familial love and the challenges faced by boys during this period. The opening of the work introduces us to the context in which these letters are being written, with an editor recounting the task of compiling them for publication. As the story progresses, we see William Henry aboard a cart with a friendly stranger, Uncle Jacob, who takes him to his home, Summer Sweeting Place. Through his eyes, we catch glimpses of his family dynamics, his school life, and his endearing personality as he interacts with his playful companions and concerned relatives. William Henry's letters are filled with detailed anecdotes about his life at school and home, his innocent curiosity, and his heartfelt sentiments towards his family, particularly his grandmother, providing readers a nostalgic view of childhood in this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Grandmothers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Students -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 34335
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 21, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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