Catharine's peril : or, The little Russian girl lost in a forest; and other…
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About this eBook
| Author | Bewsher, M. E., Mrs. |
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| Title | Catharine's peril : or, The little Russian girl lost in a forest; and other stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Catharine's peril; or, the little Russian girl lost in a forest -- The shabby surtout -- Jane Hill. |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "Catharine's Peril; or, The Little Russian Girl Lost in a Forest" by Mrs. M. E. Bewsher is a historical tale, likely written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812, the book explores themes of survival, compassion, and the resilience of a young girl amidst the chaos of war and crisis. The narrative centers around Catharine Somoff, a young Russian girl who becomes separated from her family in the turmoil of the burning city of Moscow. The story follows the perilous journey of Catharine as she grapples with loneliness and fear after losing her parents. After being saved by a compassionate Frenchwoman, she is eventually separated again, finding herself alone and endangered in a forest. Remarkably, Catharine is rescued by a Polish nobleman, Count Barezewski, who offers her shelter and care in his castle. The tale takes a heartwarming turn as Catharine eventually reunites with her father after years of separation due to the war. Their reunion highlights the themes of family and the enduring spirit of hope, underscoring the book's exploration of kindness, sacrifice, and the quest for belonging amid devastating circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Russia -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Campaigns -- Russia -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Generosity -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21216 |
| Release Date | Apr 25, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 49 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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