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100 1 _aOsborne, David, Mrs.
_q(Fanny)
245 1 4 _aThe World of Waters, Or, A Peaceful Progress O'er the Unpathed Sea
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by Wilelmina Mallière and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"The World of Waters, Or, A Peaceful Progress O'er the Unpathed Sea" by Mrs. David Osborne is a geographical exploration framed as a narrative intended for a young audience, likely written in the early 19th century. The work invites readers into the adventures of the Wilton family and their associates as they embark on shared discussions of various seas and regions, blending educational content with storytelling and moral lessons aimed at children. The opening of the book establishes a warm, family-oriented atmosphere where the Wilton children, George and Emma, express their eagerness to engage in geographical studies. They propose the re-establishment of their "Geographical Society" to explore the world’s oceans, particularly reflecting on past summer discussions that were interrupted by various events. Mr. Wilton, their father, supports their ambitions, emphasizing the importance of this knowledge in understanding human history. The first chapter introduces their first tale from their sessions: the compelling story of Frederic Hamilton, a young boy dealing with adversity aboard a ship, showcasing themes of compassion and moral education as he faces cruelty from a harsh captain, ultimately sparking deeper discussions among the family members. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile literature
653 _aGeography -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10997
999 _c52446
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