Holiday House: A Series of Tales

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Holiday House: A Series of Tales

by Catherine Sinclair

EN·~7 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total

HOLIDAY HOUSE:

0:26

PREFACE

8:20

HOLIDAY HOUSE.

0:01

CHAPTER I. CHIT CHAT.

20:35

CHAPTER II. THE GRAND FEAST.

26:04

CHAPTER III. THE TERRIBLE FIRE.

21:55

CHAPTER IV. THE PRODIGIOUS CAKE.

35:48

CHAPTER V. THE LAST CLEAN FROCK.

49:30

CHAPTER VI. THE LONG LADDER.

20:04

CHAPTER VII. THE MAD BULL.

27:37

Description

A lively assortment of short tales brings listeners into the bustling world of a handful of spirited children whose games and pranks once roamed freely across the countryside. Through vivid sketches the narrator shows how their natural curiosity clashes with an education system eager to shape every thought into neat, mechanical patterns. The stories celebrate the mischievous energy that thrives when imagination is allowed to run unchecked, offering a nostalgic glimpse of a “last boy” who still answers the call of bright‑sunny adventure.

The narrator’s tone blends gentle humor with thoughtful observation, inviting listeners to consider the balance between disciplined study and the untamed joys of youth. Each episode feels like a warm reminiscence, sprouting moral reflections without ever feeling preachy, and it captures the tender moments when kindness and boldness emerge from the chaos of play. Perfect for anyone who enjoys a quiet, character‑driven walk through a bygone era of childhood, these tales remind us that the heart’s wildness can still blossom amid the strictest of lessons.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (438K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jana Srna, D Alexander, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

Jun 14, 2010

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Catherine Sinclair

Catherine Sinclair

1800–1864

Remembered for bringing more liveliness and mischief into children's fiction, this Scottish writer also left a mark through practical philanthropy in Edinburgh. Her best-known book, Holiday House, helped move children's stories away from heavy-handed moral lessons toward something closer to real childhood.

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