02293cam a22003733u 4500 4048 UtSlPG 20260610133120.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ PS Follen, Eliza Lee Cabot, 1787-1860 The Talkative Wig Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-05-01 Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Talkative Wig" by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen is a children's story written in the early 19th century. This book explores the life and adventures of a wig, providing a whimsical perspective on memories and experiences through anthropomorphized objects. It touches on themes of childhood, the passage of time, and the importance of storytelling. The narrative is framed as a delightful conversation among various items in an old garret, with each object—such as a coat, cloak, and spinning wheel—sharing its story. The wig, a prominent character, recounts its journey from the beautiful auburn hair of a little girl named Alice to its life adorned on the head of a squire in America. Through the wig's stories, readers learn about Alice's kindness, the challenges of her life, her sacrifices for her children, and the ultimately joyful and heartfelt moments that underscore the value of memories. The book blends humor, tenderness, and moral lessons, making it a charming read for children and adults alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Slavery -- Juvenile fiction Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction Snow -- Juvenile fiction Wigs -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4048 46094 46094