| Author |
Cole, E. W. (Edward William), 1832-1918 |
| Title |
Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Brian McPherson
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| Summary |
"Cole's Funny Picture Book No. 1" by E. W. Cole is a children's picture book likely written in the late 19th century. It serves as a blend of amusement and education, designed to delight children while also providing reading and games for adults. The book encompasses a variety of whimsical stories, rhymes, and illustrations that aim to entertain and instruct young readers and their families." "The opening of the book introduces the reader to its purpose as a source of humor and instruction for families, highlighting the variety of content within—including riddles, games, and tales. The initial chapters praise Australia, emphasizing its rich agricultural resources and the potential for prosperity through careful land management and water conservation. Through the voice of E.W. Cole, the text sets a lively tone, aiming to establish Australia as an idyllic place, while transitioning into entertaining children's verse and stories that promise to engage both the young and the young at heart." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Wit and humor, Juvenile
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| Subject |
Australian wit and humor
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30726 |
| Release Date |
Dec 21, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
549 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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