Round-about Rambles in Lands of Fact and Fancy
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A snowy woodland outing opens this collection for young readers, where a chase after a rabbit leads into a much wider assortment of animals, places and curious events. Frank R. Stockton mixes short stories with explanations of natural history, travel and everyday wonders. His preface promises visits below the earth and above it in a balloon, alongside birds, insects, old buildings and occasional fairies.
The variety extends to the practical details of climbing mountains: spiked shoes, pointed poles, ladders and ropes all have their part. Another passage considers a frightening account of an eagle carrying off a child, then weighs how unusual such attacks are. This conversational approach gives the collection its character, moving between storytelling, observation and explanation. Readers interested in older writing for children can see how adventure and informal lessons share the same pages.
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- Author
- Frank R. Stockton
- Pages
- 254
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
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