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100 1 _aSylvester, Charles Herbert
245 1 0 _aJourneys Through Bookland, Vol. 8
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2008-02-06
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Julia Miller, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8" by Charles Herbert Sylvester is a collection of literary excerpts and narratives aimed at children, written in the early 20th century. The book presents a new and original approach to reading, showcasing selections from classic literature to inspire young readers. The topics range from historical accounts to adventures, featuring well-known figures and events, such as David Crockett and the Alamo. The opening of the volume features a narrative by Basil Ringrose, recounting a pirate expedition in the year 1680. This selection details the challenges faced by pirates as they navigate treacherous waters, encounter hostile forces, and ultimately engage in battle with Spanish ships. Ringrose not only describes the physical hardships but also the camaraderie among pirates, their resourcefulness in times of peril, and the stark realities of their violent lives. The vivid portrayal immerses readers into a world of adventure, danger, and the quest for treasure, setting the stage for a series of exciting stories from the broader collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChildren's literature
653 _aLiterature -- Collections
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24532
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