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The Boys' And Girls' Library Containing a Variety of Useful and Instructive Reading, Selected from Eminent Writers for Youth

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The Boys' And Girls' Library Containing a Variety of Useful and Instructive Reading, Selected from Eminent Writers for Youth

EN·~4 hours·62 chapters

Chapters

62 total
1

THEBOYS AND GIRLSLIBRARY

0:19
2

CHILDHOOD.

1:25
3

THE OLD YEAR AND THE NEW YEAR

1:17
4

THE STORY OF EDWARD LYON; - OR, CONFESSING A FAULT.

6:58
5

TO MY GOOD ANGEL.

0:36
6

SELF-DENIAL.

7:33
7

HENRY AND HIS SISTER.

0:36
8

ANNA AND HER KITTEN.

1:19
9

FAITHFULNESS; - OR, THE STORY OF THE BIRD’S NEST. - TRANSLATED FROM THE GERMAN.

15:47
10

THE GREAT MAN. - WRITTEN FOR VERY YOUNG READERS.

1:46

Description

A warm collection of short tales, verses and gentle lessons invites young listeners into the simple wonders of childhood. From lyrical reflections on rainbows and moonlit nights to lively rhymes about the turning of the year, the book blends nature’s beauty with timeless moral guidance, encouraging curiosity and kindness.

Among the pieces is a tender dialogue between a father and his son, exploring the consequences of impulsive actions and the value of honesty. The story’s modest conflict over a broken block tower unfolds with empathy, showing how a moment’s mischief can lead to hurt feelings and a chance for growth.

Together, these varied selections offer a comforting voice that speaks directly to youthful hearts, fostering reflection and encouraging good conduct without ever losing the charm of playful imagination. Listeners will find both entertainment and gentle instruction woven through each concise, heartfelt vignette.

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Full title

The Boys' And Girls' Library Containing a Variety of Useful and Instructive Reading, Selected from Eminent Writers for Youth Containing a Variety of Useful and Instructive Reading, Selected from Eminent Writers for Youth

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (272K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Jason Isbell, Andrew Wainwright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library)

Release date

2011-02-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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