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100 1 _aTappan, Caroline Sturgis,
_d1819-1888
245 1 4 _aThe Magician's Show Box, and Other Stories
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aFormerly attributed to Lydia Maria Child; now attributed to Caroline Tappan. See http://lccn.loc.gov/2010367269
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-01
505 0 _aThe magician's show box -- The violet flame -- Floribel -- The Lady Intelletta -- Venus's dove -- The gala day -- Earning one's own living.
508 _aText file produced by Dave Maddock and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Magician's Show Box, and Other Stories" by Lydia Maria Child is a collection of children's stories written during the mid-19th century. The tales are rich in imagination and fantastical elements, often reflecting a longing for adventure and the wonders of the world through the eyes of young characters. Central to one of the opening stories is a boy named Gaspar, whose desire for adventure leads him to encounter a mysterious magician and a magical ivory box filled with wonders and fantastical creatures. The opening of the collection introduces Gaspar as he embarks on a journey fueled by his dreams of exploration, leaving behind the mundane reality of his village life. Tempted by stories told by his uncle, he initially sets off with an oaken dagger and a spirit full of bravery. However, he soon encounters a whimsical little man who presents an enchanting show box that reveals magnificent creatures and scenes from every corner of the imagination. As Gaspar immerses himself in the sights, he wrestles with the duality of experiencing wonders in a contained, magical way versus the desire for genuine adventure. The narrative illustrates childhood curiosity, the thirst for exploration, and the intriguing power of stories, inviting readers into a delightful realm that encourages both laughter and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFairy tales
653 _aChildren's stories
700 1 _aChild, Lydia Maria,
_d1802-1880
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8415
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