02350cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000110011910000460013024500300017626400510020630000470025733600260030433700260033033800360035650000310039250801010042352013020052453400450182665300460187170000470191785600430196499900170200745845UtSlPG20260610134043.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d a01018463 aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDKaPZ1 aWade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard,d1860-193610aOur Little Russian Cousin 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2014-05-31 aProduced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net a"Our Little Russian Cousin" by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is a children's book that falls within the realm of juvenile fiction, likely written in the early 20th century. The book offers a charming glimpse into the life of a Russian girl named Petrovna, depicting the customs, culture, and daily activities of children in Russia. It aims to educate young readers about life in another country while also entertaining them with relatable childhood experiences. The story follows Petrovna, a spirited 10-year-old girl living in St. Petersburg, and her brother Ivan as they navigate their vibrant, snow-covered world filled with skating, coasting, and family gatherings. Through vivid descriptions, readers are introduced to the unique features of Russian life, including customs surrounding meals, religious practices, and traditional clothing. The narrative is interwoven with descriptions of Petrovna's family life, her education with a governess, and their interactions with people from different social strata, including the peasantry. The book culminates in a journey to the Great Fair of Nijni-Novgorod, highlighting the diversity and richness of Russian culture while emphasizing family values and a child's perspective on the world around her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aChildren -- Russia -- Juvenile literature1 aBridgman, L. J.q(Lewis Jesse),d1857-193140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45845 c86684d86684