Jefferies, Richard 1848-1887 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Bevis: The Story of a Boy" by Richard Jefferies is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventurous life of a boy named Bevis as he engages in imaginative play, inventing projects and exploring nature. With an emphasis on the joys of childhood and the spirit of adventure, this book captures the essence of youthful creativity and curiosity. The opening of the story introduces Bevis as he discovers a large wooden case, which he eagerly opens only to find a disappointing picture inside. Undeterred, he reclaims the empty case and devises a plan to transform it into a raft to float down the brook. The narrative captures Bevis's spirited determination as he gathers materials, experiments with construction, and navigates challenges while dreaming about the adventures that await him on his makeshift vessel. Throughout this opening, readers are invited into Bevis's imaginative world, filled with exploration and excitement, setting the stage for more adventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-08-11 Nick Hodson Original publication data not identified Boys -- Juvenile fiction England -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://archive.org/details/bevisstoryofboy01jeff/page/n5/mode/2up https://archive.org/details/bevisstoryofboy02jeff/page/n3/mode/2up https://archive.org/details/bevisstoryofboy03jeff/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35930 https://archive.org/details/bevisstoryofboy01jeff/page/n5/mode/2up https://archive.org/details/bevisstoryofboy02jeff/page/n3/mode/2up https://archive.org/details/bevisstoryofboy03jeff/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35930 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133823.0 35930