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100 1 _aLoudon, Mrs.
_q(Jane),
_d1807-1858
245 1 0 _aGlimpses of Nature, and Objects of Interest Described, During a Visit to the Isle of Wight :
_bDesigned to Assist and Encourage Young Persons in Forming Habits of Observation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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 2015-02-06
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, David Maranhao and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Glimpses of Nature, and Objects of Interest Described, During a Visit to the Isle of Wight" by Mrs. Loudon is a travel narrative written in the mid-19th century. This work captures observations and experiences during a family trip to the Isle of Wight, focusing on the sights, natural history, and various educational insights shared with the author's young daughter. The narrative aims to inspire young readers to cultivate a greater appreciation for their surroundings and develop observant habits. The opening of the book introduces Agnes Merton, a ten-year-old girl who feels neglected due to her father's poor health. However, her spirits lift when her mother proposes a trip to the Isle of Wight for the three of them, aligning with her father's need for a change of air. Excitedly, Agnes prepares for the journey, but not without her mother emphasizing the responsibilities she'll have during their travels. The narrative sets the stage for a blend of adventure and learning, with the mother guiding Agnes's observations of nature and various phenomena during their trip, addressing themes of exploration, education, and personal growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIsle of Wight (England) -- Description and travel
653 _aNatural history -- England -- Isle of Wight
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48183
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