| Author |
Various |
| Title |
Our Boys
Entertaining Stories by Popular Authors
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The Cat-tail Arrow. by Bates -- He couldn't say no. -- The Christmas monks. by Wilkins -- Teddy and the echo. by Bates -- Song of the Christmas stockings. by Sidney -- Joe Lambert's ferry. by Eggleston -- The Christmas gift. by Thaxter -- Some educated horses. -- Questions. by Lawrence -- The bravest boy in town. by Nason -- The wolf and the goslings. by Harris -- The bishop's visit. by Nason -- The first step. -- Bingen on the Rhine. by Norton -- Osito. by Stealey -- The little lion-charmer. by Fleming -- The boy to the schoolmaster. by Wheeler -- Won't take a baff. by Eytinge -- One way to be brave. by Rollins -- The mystery of spring. by Dodge -- Midsummer words. by Whitney -- Paul Revere's ride. by Longfellow -- Two Persian schoolboys. by Safford -- Do you know him?; The weaver of Bruges, by Dinsmoor -- The man in the tub. by Stone -- The little gold miners of the sierras. by Miller -- Old Godfrey's relic. by Hayne -- Evan Cogwell's ice fort. by Beman -- How they brought the good news from Ghent to Aix. by Browning -- A hero. -- Teddy the Teazer -- Jojo's petition. by Hall.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Our Boys" by Various is a collection of entertaining stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology features tales authored by notable figures such as George Cary Eggleston, Mary E. Wilkins, and Frances A. Humphrey, among others. The stories include themes of adventure, morality, and whimsical childhood experiences, making it an engaging read for young audiences. The opening portion introduces readers to a variety of charming poems and stories that capture innocence, adventure, and important life lessons. From a young boy named Sammie who crafts a bow and dreams of arrows to the whimsical narratives of the Christmas Monks who grow toys in their garden, the text invites readers into a world of imagination and moral reflections. The tone is light-hearted and playful, making it suitable for children, while also providing deeper insights about kindness, courage, and the joy of giving. (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 |
Children's poetry
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| Subject |
Children's stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16171 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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