Author |
Farrow, G. E. (George Edward), 1862-1919 |
Illustrator |
Hassall, John, 1868-1948 |
Title |
An A. B. C. of every-day people : Good, bad & indifferent
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Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Dean & Son, 1902.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
David Edwards, PrimeNumber and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the University of Florida Digital Collections.)
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Summary |
"An A. B. C. of every-day people: Good, bad & indifferent" by G. E. Farrow is a whimsical children's illustrated book likely written in the early 20th century. This unique work takes the form of an alphabet book, introducing readers to a series of characters that embody various personality traits represented by each letter from A to Z. The book seems aimed at providing both entertainment and moral lessons, making it accessible and enjoyable for younger audiences. The book features a delightful cast of characters, each personified through playful verses and charming illustrations. For example, A is for the "Amiable," who embodies friendliness, while Z is for the "Zealous Zoologist," who is depicted examining a hippopotamus. Each character has a short, engaging poem that describes their qualities, allowing children to learn about virtues and vices through enjoyable rhymes. Overall, the book serves as both a lighthearted alphabet guide and a playful exploration of human behaviors and characteristics, inviting readers to reflect on the diversity of personality traits in everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Alphabet books
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Subject |
Alphabet rhymes
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Subject |
English language -- Alphabet -- Juvenile literature
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
70150 |
Release Date |
Feb 26, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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