Plain tales, chiefly intended for the use of charity schools by Anonymous
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"Plain tales, chiefly intended for the use of charity schools" by Anonymous is a collection of moral stories written in the late 18th century. The book serves as an educational resource, uncovering lessons through the lives of children and their experiences, aiming to instill values of diligence, honesty, and utility in young readers. Through a series of vignettes, the tales depict various children who navigate their daily lives while demonstrating virtues such
as kindness, hard work, and the importance of supporting their families. Characters like Sukey Dawkins and Nancy Bennet engage in acts of service for their mothers, while others learn the value of saving and making wise choices when faced with temptation. The overarching message emphasizes the benefits of being industrious and the joy derived from contributing positively to one’s family and community, illustrating that true happiness comes from being useful and responsible. Each story concludes with a moral, reinforcing the themes presented throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Plain tales, chiefly intended for the use of charity schools |
| Original Publication | London: Vernor and Hood, 1799. |
| Credits | Carol Brown, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71559 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71559-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 227 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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