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100 1 _aShaw, Edward R.
_q(Edward Richard),
_d1855-1903
245 1 0 _aBig People and Little People of Other Lands
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-10
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"Big People and Little People of Other Lands" by Edward R. Shaw is an educational children's book written in the late 19th century, aimed at introducing young readers to diverse cultures around the world. This informative text provides vivid descriptions of different peoples and their customs, focusing on contrasts that engage children's imaginations and encourage their curiosity about the wider world. The book is structured to foster learning through simple explanations, complementing the innate curiosity of children in early schooling. In this book, Shaw explores a myriad of cultures, including the Chinese, Japanese, Arabs, and various indigenous groups like the Eskimos and Indians. Each chapter delves into the daily lives, traditional clothing, family structures, educational practices, and unique customs of these groups. For instance, it discusses how Chinese children learn at loud schools, how Japanese kids enjoy toy ovens, and the communal lifestyle of the Eskimos. Through engaging language and illustration, the text presents an array of cultural practices, from the food they eat, games they play, and the types of houses they live in, providing a comprehensive overview that aims to enlighten young readers about the similarities and differences among peoples of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's literature
653 _aReaders -- Geography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14655
999 _c56043
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