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100 1 _aCaldecott, Randolph,
_d1846-1886
245 1 4 _aThe Milkmaid :
_bR. Caldecott's Picture Books
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 2006-11-19
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Milkmaid" by Randolph Caldecott is a picture book created during the late 19th century. This delightful publication features a whimsical narrative presented through charming illustrations and playful verse, exploring themes of courtship and social expectations in a lighthearted manner. The story revolves around a conversation between a young milkmaid and a squire, highlighting her straightforwardness and charm as she navigates his courtship attempts. The playful exchange begins with the squire expressing interest in joining the milkmaid on her journey, ultimately leading to him asking about her fortune. The milkmaid's confident declaration that her beauty is her fortune humorously concludes their interaction when the squire, dismissing her lack of material wealth, decides he cannot marry her. Their banter showcases the innocence of youth and the humorous dynamics of romantic pursuits, making the book a delightful exploration of themes that resonate across time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPicture books for children
653 _aNursery rhymes, English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19868
999 _c61171
_d61171