Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 3 [of 3]

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Bertha's Visit to Her Uncle in England; vol. 3 [of 3]

by Mrs. (Jane Haldimand) Marcet

EN·~5 hours

Chapters

Description

When Bertha arrives at her uncle's country house in England, she begins a vivid diary of spring's first signs. She notes the sudden burst of pear blossoms, the drooping chestnut leaves, and even the tiny insects hidden in ash twigs, turning ordinary garden details into lively observations. The narrative feels like a gentle walk through a Victorian garden, inviting listeners to share her quiet wonder.

Her uncle, a learned man, spends afternoons explaining the deeper meanings of Deuteronomy, tracing its origins and moral lessons with the same care he gives to the garden. Their conversations blend natural history with biblical scholarship, offering a window into the intellectual curiosities of the era. This blend of personal reflection and erudite discussion creates an engaging portrait of a young woman's first steps into scholarly exploration.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (325K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Sonya Schermann, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2018-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mrs. (Jane Haldimand) Marcet

Mrs. (Jane Haldimand) Marcet

1769–1858

A pioneering science writer who turned difficult ideas into lively conversations, helping bring chemistry, economics, and natural philosophy to a wide general audience. Her books were especially popular in the early 19th century and encouraged many readers to take science seriously.

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