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STORIES OF MANY LANDS.
ABOUT ENGLISH CHILDREN
ABOUT SOME SCOTTISH CHILDREN.
ABOUT SOME IRISH CHILDREN
STORY OF A FRENCH SOLDIER.
ABOUT SOME SWISS CHILDREN.
ABOUT SOME ITALIAN CHILDREN.
HOME STORIES.
A warm collection of short vignettes invites listeners into the everyday lives of children from many corners of the globe. From bustling English villages to quiet Swiss farms, each story captures the same simple joys—playful teasing, quiet longing, and the bright curiosity that ties young hearts together. The narrator’s gentle, affectionate voice makes the cultural details feel familiar, turning distant customs into shared experiences.
Interwoven with these snapshots are lively games of charades and rebus puzzles that reveal the playful spirit of each community. Brief episodes follow a French soldier’s youthful memory, an Italian girl’s secret garden, and a Scottish boy’s cottage holiday, all while subtly reminding listeners of the common values of freedom and kindness. The tales celebrate both the uniqueness and the universal bond of childhood, offering a comforting sense of connection across lands and time.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (223K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
Oct 1, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1823–1904
A lively 19th-century American writer and journalist, Grace Greenwood brought wit, moral conviction, and a reporter’s eye to everything from poems and children’s stories to political commentary. She was also one of the early women to report from Washington, using her public voice to support reform and women’s rights.
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