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100 1 _aCrowley, Mary Catherine,
_d1856-1920
245 1 0 _aApples, Ripe and Rosy, Sir :
_bAnd Other Stories for Boys and Girls
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 2004-08-29
505 0 _aApples, ripe and rosy, sir -- Better than riches -- Building a boat -- A May-day gift -- Tilderee -- A little white dress -- A miser's gold -- That red silk frock -- A lesson with a sequel -- Uncle Tom's story -- Hanging May-baskets.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Apples, Ripe and Rosy, Sir” by Mary Catherine Crowley is a collection of stories for boys and girls, likely written in the late 19th century. The book offers diverse narratives that bring to life the experiences of children, illustrating themes of kindness, adventure, and moral growth through simple yet heartfelt tales. The opening of the book introduces readers to a cold March afternoon in a bustling city, focusing on Widow Barry, an old Irish apple vendor. As the snow begins to fall heavily, she laments her unsold goods and reflects on her hardships. Just as she considers leaving her post, a young boy named Tom Norris appears, offering his assistance and companionship. Despite the bitter weather, Tom's cheerful demeanor and kind heart shine through as he helps Widow Barry with her burdens and engages in warm conversation about apples, politics, and mutual respect. This opening sets the tone for the collection, emphasizing themes of compassion, community, and the innocence of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13324
999 _c54714
_d54714