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100	1		_aProctor, Mary, _d1862-1957
245	1	0	_aStories of Starland
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-06-15
508			_aProduced by Melissa McDaniel 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"Stories of Starland" by Mary Proctor is a collection of children's stories written in the late 19th century. The book combines elements of astronomy with fairy-tale storytelling, making complex subjects accessible to young readers. Throughout the narrative, characters such as Harry and his sister Mary lead discussions about celestial bodies, weaving together mythological tales and scientific explanations to spark children's interest in the night sky. The beginning of the story introduces Harry, a young boy confined to a couch due to his inability to play like other children. He expresses curiosity about the sun and the sky, prompting his sister Mary to share enchanting stories about ancient beliefs regarding the sun's journey and its significance. As Mary recounts various legends and scientific facts about celestial bodies, readers are drawn into the imaginative realm of the cosmos, exploring topics such as the distances of the planets and the nature of light. The narrative sets a whimsical, educational tone, inviting children to ponder the wonders of the heavens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAstronomy -- Juvenile literature
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54913
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