
THE PICNIC PARTY.
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A warm summer holiday brings city cousins Josephine and Edward to the bustling countryside home of Flora Lee and her brother. The children, fresh from New York’s streets, delight in open fields, woodlands, and a sparkling river that beckons them to explore. Their days are filled with playful chatter, impromptu games, and the promise of a grand picnic adventure that soon gathers everyone’s excitement.
Amid the fun, Josephine’s habit of demanding attention and repeatedly asking for help begins to strain the camaraderie of the group. Her quick complaints and constant requests, though innocent, spark gentle teasing and test the patience of her new friends. As the children prepare for a fishing trip and a shared lunch, they discover how a little patience, honest teamwork, and thoughtful listening can turn small frustrations into lessons in kindness and friendship.
Language
en
Duration
~28 minutes (27K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1862, pubdate 1871.
Credits
David Edwards, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2024-03-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1822–1897
A longtime Boston teacher turned hugely popular writer for young readers, he published adventure stories under the name Oliver Optic and helped shape nineteenth-century American juvenile fiction. His books were known for fast-moving plots, moral lessons, and a strong feel for school life and travel.
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