02039cam a22003253u 4500 26736 UtSlPG 20260610133618.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Greenwood, Grace, 1823-1904 Stories of Many Lands Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-10-01 Produced by Al Haines "Stories of Many Lands" by Grace Greenwood is a collection of children’s stories written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of childhood experiences and cultural similarities across different nations, seeking to illustrate that children share common joys and tribulations regardless of their origins. The opening of the work features a personal dedicatory message where Greenwood addresses "little cousins" and emphasizes the enduring nature of children's innocence and playfulness across various cultures. The tone is warm and reflective, acknowledging that kids, whether they live in America, France, Italy, or elsewhere, engage in similar behaviors and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. The initial stories showcase young characters navigating their environments, with an emphasis on their shared humanity over societal status or geographic differences. It sets up a framework for readers to understand the book's intercultural connections, demonstrating that regardless of their societal positions, children universally express love, playfulness, and curiosity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's poetry Children's stories Charades https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26736 67645 67645