02469cam a22003373u 4500 62730 UtSlPG 20260610134438.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Stevens, Thomas, 1855- Babes of the Empire: An alphabet for young England Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-07-23 Produced by Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.) "Babes of the Empire: An alphabet for young England" by Thomas Stevens is a children's alphabet book written in the early 20th century. The book aims to introduce young readers to the concept of the British Empire by presenting various characters and representatives from different parts of the Empire, using each letter of the alphabet. Through its rhyming verse and whimsical illustrations, the book captures the diverse cultures and identities within the Empire while promoting a sense of pride and unity among its subjects. The book presents a charming and playful exploration of the British Empire through an alphabet format, with each letter dedicated to a different character or region. For example, "A is for Australian," highlighting attributes like bravery and resourcefulness; "C is for Canadian," showcasing warmth and generosity; and "Z is for Zulu," emphasizing former conflicts turned into friendships. Each character embodies a blend of cultural traits and national pride, allowing readers to celebrate the Empire's diversity. The overarching message promotes peace and comradeship among its inhabitants, illustrating the ideal of an interconnected and harmonious empire where all cultures contribute to a collective identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Alphabet books Picture books for children Great Britain -- Colonies -- Juvenile literature Collins, A. H. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62730 103554 103554