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100 1 _aTappan, Eva March,
_d1854-1930
245 1 4 _aThe Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) :
_bStories from the Classics
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
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-01-21
508 _aE-text prepared by Bill Tozier, Barbara Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10)" by Eva March Tappan is a collection of classic stories intended for children, compiled and arranged in the early 20th century, specifically in the late 1900s. This volume features retellings of timeless tales from notable works such as the poems of Homer and Virgil, along with historical narratives, folk stories, and mythological adventures. The stories are selected to captivate young readers, encouraging their imagination while drawing from significant literary traditions. The opening of the volume introduces readers to the significance of the "Children's Hour," a time when children can immerse themselves in storytelling. It outlines the book's content, delving into the origins of various stories, including those of famous characters such as Ulysses from the "Odyssey," and historical figures like Romulus, the founder of Rome. The text emphasizes the vividness and realism in these tales, highlighting how they continue to resonate with children today through their engaging narratives. The first story, "Ladronius, the Prince of Thieves," sets a precedent for this theme of adventure interwoven with moral lessons, showcasing the struggles and cleverness of its characters right from the very beginning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's stories
653 _aClassical literature -- Adaptations
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14752
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