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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aBassett, Sara Ware,
_d1872-1968
245 1 4 _aThe Story of Porcelain
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Sigal Alon, La Monte H.P. Yarroll, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Story of Porcelain" by Sara Ware Bassett is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the history and art of porcelain-making, weaving together tales of craftsmanship and the evolution of pottery throughout different cultures and periods. It appears to be part of a larger series covering various materials and their stories, indicating a thematic focus on the intersection of art and practical creation. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Theo Swift, a young boy accompanying his father, Dr. Swift, on a fishing trip to the Maine woods. This setting serves as a backdrop for the father's reflections on the importance of service and patriotism amid the backdrop of a world at war. As Theo revels in the freedom of the wilderness, he forms a bond with Mr. Croyden, an experienced fisherman who begins to reveal the rich history of pottery and porcelain-making, starting with broad concepts and engaging anecdotes. This combination of adventure and knowledge sets the stage for further exploration into the art of porcelain, promising readers a deeper understanding of its cultural significance as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPottery -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aCaley, Isabel W.
_q(Isabel Wright),
_d1892-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19423
999 _c60808
_d60808