02367cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000310011724500380014826400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250800790040352014100048253400450189265300260193765300300196385600430199399900170203611250UtSlPG20260610133253.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPNaPZ1 aSylvester, Charles Herbert10aJourneys Through Bookland, Vol. 5 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2004-02-01 aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Andy Jewell and PG Distributed Proofreaders a"Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5" by Charles Herbert Sylvester is a compilation of adapted literary works primarily directed toward children, created in the early 20th century. The text serves as an engaging introduction to some of the world's best literature, featuring selections from classic authors such as Jonathan Swift and Alfred Tennyson, while also including various poems and historical accounts. This volume aims to inspire a love for reading and to present timeless tales and themes in a manner that captivates a younger audience. The opening of "Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5" introduces readers to the life of Jonathan Swift, detailing his early life, his education at the University of Dublin, and his eventual rise as a notable author and satirist, culminating in his famous work, "Gulliver's Travels." The narrative highlights key moments from Swift's life—his childhood struggles, academic failures, and notable friendships—before transitioning into a discussion of his renowned satirical adventures. The opening offers a biographical context for understanding Swift's later literary achievements, particularly "Gulliver's Travels," which is characterized as both a captivating tale and a profound political satire, making it a piece that resonates across generations and elevates the appreciation for literature in young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aChildren's literature aLiterature -- Collections40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11250 c52696d52696