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Transcriber’s Note:
ROLLO’S PHILOSOPHY. [FIRE.]
PREFACE.
CHAPTER I. SLOW COMBUSTION.
CHAPTER II. LAMP-LIGHTING.
CHAPTER III. BURNING IRON.
CHAPTER IV. FIRE IN THE PASTURE.
CHAPTER V. THEORY AND PRACTICE.
CHAPTER VI. GUNPOWDER.
CHAPTER VII. THE ALARM.
In this charming introductory volume, a bright youngster named Rollo watches his caretaker, Jonas, turn a dying hearth into a small lesson about fire. Through a simple task of arranging coals and a split stick of wood, the narrative gently shows how curiosity turns everyday chores into experiments in slow combustion, heat transfer, and the spark of discovery. The gentle prose invites listeners to share questions and observations that echo a child’s natural wonder.
Beyond the hearth, the book hints at a broader series that will explore water, air, and sky, each presented as a playground for reasoning and observation. Designed for young readers, the text blends clear explanations with questions that encourage active thinking, making it a useful companion for parents or teachers who want to turn ordinary moments into educational adventures. Listeners will find the blend of story and inquiry both soothing and stimulating, setting the stage for many more explorations in the Rollo philosophy.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (182K characters)
Series
The Rollo Series
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Richard Tonsing, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
2020-07-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1803–1879
A 19th-century American writer and educator, he became famous for lively, morally grounded books written especially for young readers. His stories and histories helped shape early children's literature in the United States.
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