| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860 |
| Title |
Robert Merry's Museum, Vol. VIII, July to December, 1844
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| Original Publication |
United States: Bradbury & Soden & Co., 1842, copyright 1871.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Carol Brown, Linda Cantoni, Katherine Ward and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
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| Summary |
"Robert Merry's Museum, Vol. VIII, July to December, 1844" by Various is a collection of children’s literature and educational articles written in the mid-19th century. This volume features a variety of narratives ranging from historical accounts, like the life of Martin Luther, to fictional tales that highlight courage and virtue, such as the ones about Charlotte Corday and Dick Boldhero. The aim of the collection appears to be both to entertain and educate young readers through engaging stories and informative content. The opening of the volume introduces readers to various topics of July 1844, beginning with a poetic reflection on the summer heat and its impact on nature and laborers. Following this thematic introduction, the tales of military chivalry and the life story of Martin Luther set a historical tone that is interspersed with moral lessons. The descriptions of character and events serve to illustrate the virtues of compassion and the pursuit of knowledge, particularly in the context of Luther's influential journey toward religious reform. Overall, the opening portion establishes a foundation for the diverse themes and narratives that the volume promises to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
AP: General Works: Periodicals
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| Subject |
Children's literature -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71144 |
| Release Date |
Jul 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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