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245 1 4 _aThe Illustrated London Reading Book
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aProduced by PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from images provided by the Internet Archive Children's Library and University of Florida.
520 _a"The Illustrated London Reading Book" by Various is an illustrated educational compilation written during the mid-19th century. This work seeks to engage youthful readers by providing selections of English literature arranged to both educate and entertain, supplemented by illustrations that enhance comprehension and enjoyment. The beginning of the book features an introduction outlining its purpose: to make the pursuit of knowledge less intimidating and more enjoyable for students. It emphasizes the importance of eloquence in both reading and speaking, discouraging the terrors often associated with learning. The opening portion includes a poem by Browne and notes on the book’s design, laying the foundation for a collection of varying texts—ranging from literature and history to natural science—aimed at promoting literacy and an appreciation of eloquent expression among its readers. The initial contents hint at the diverse topics to follow, suggesting a broad and enriching approach to the subjects presented. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish literature
653 _aRecitations
653 _aReaders
653 _aEnglish language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11921
999 _c53341
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