Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6

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Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6

by Charles Herbert Sylvester

EN·~11 hours·45 chapters

Chapters

45 total

Transcriber’s Note

0:43

ILLUSTRATIONS

2:28

HORATIUS

17:24

LORD ULLIN’S DAUGHTER

2:03

SIR WALTER SCOTT

20:02

THE TOURNAMENT

1:22:51

THE RAINBOW

1:30

THE LION AND THE MISSIONARY

7:31

THE MOSS ROSE

0:44

FOUR DUCKS ON A POND

0:13

Description

A lively guide invites young readers to explore some of the world’s most celebrated works, pairing each story with vivid illustrations that bring the text to life. The book offers a thoughtfully organized reading plan, complete with colorful plates, detailed sketches, and occasional footnotes that preserve the original charm while smoothing out typographical quirks. Throughout, familiar names and scenes—from knights and tournaments to classic poems—encourage curiosity and discussion.

Interwoven among the literary selections is a spirited rendition of a Roman legend, presented in verse and accompanied by rich, period‑inspired artwork. This blend of narrative, poetry, and visual art creates an engaging classroom or home‑library resource, prompting children to imagine historic battles, heroic deeds, and timeless characters. The layout balances instruction with imagination, making the journey through classic literature both accessible and enjoyable for eager minds.

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Details

Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (645K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Julia Miller, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Jun 19, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Charles Herbert Sylvester

Best known for helping bring classic literature to young readers, this American educator and editor built books that were meant to spark curiosity, not just assign lessons. His work in the widely read Journeys Through Bookland series reflects a warm belief that children could grow through great stories.

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