
JEWEL'S STORY BOOK - BY - CLARA LOUISE BURNHAM - WITH ILLUSTRATIONS
JEWEL'S STORY BOOK
CHAPTER I - OVER THE 'PHONE
CHAPTER II - THE BROKER'S OFFICE
CHAPTER III - HOME-COMING
CHAPTER IV - ON THE VERANDA
CHAPTER V - THE LIFTED VEIL
CHAPTER VI - THE DIE IS CAST
CHAPTER VII - MRS. EVRINGHAM'S GIFTS
JEWEL'S STORY BOOK
In this lively early‑20th‑century collection, we meet Jewel, an exuberant little girl whose imagination turns everyday moments into grand escapades. A simple telephone call launches her into a whirlwind of preparations for a surprise trip to New York, where she envisions silk dresses, sumptuous meals, and the thrill of boarding a steamship. The narrative blends the warmth of a bustling household with the curiosity of a child eager to explore the wider world.
Each chapter unfolds as a self‑contained vignette—ranging from a mysterious lift‑the‑veil encounter to a daring quest for a magical flower—allowing listeners to drift from one charming episode to the next. The stories are peppered with gentle humor, vivid period details, and a cast of endearing adults who guide and marvel at Jewel’s boundless enthusiasm. It’s a nostalgic journey that captures the wonder of childhood adventure without losing the comforting rhythm of home.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (485K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2005-08-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1854–1927
A bestselling American novelist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, she wrote lively popular fiction that reached a wide readership. Her books include No Gentlemen, Jewel, and The Opened Shutters, and several were adapted for the stage or screen.
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