| Author |
Follen, Eliza Lee Cabot, 1787-1860 |
| Title |
The Pedler of Dust Sticks
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The pedler of dust sticks -- "On the grave of the good, great man" -- The mighty deeds of ABC -- What day is it? -- The child at her mother's grave -- Evening prayer -- The Sabbath is here -- To a butterfly.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"The Pedler of Dust Sticks" by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen is a literary work that resembles a moral tale or fable, likely written in the early to mid-19th century. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Henry, who begins his journey as a poor pedler selling dust sticks and canes in Hamburg, Germany. Through his industriousness, perseverance, and integrity, Henry overcomes numerous challenges and ultimately rises to prominence and wealth. The narrative follows Henry from his childhood, where he displays a commendable work ethic and a thirst for knowledge, all the way to adulthood, where he becomes a successful entrepreneur. Along the way, he confronts temptations such as gambling but learns valuable lessons about honesty and virtue. His dedication extends to his love for his family, particularly his future wife, Agatha. The story not only captures his personal growth but also highlights themes of kindness, charity, and the importance of hard work, painting an inspiring picture of a man dedicated to lifting himself and the people around him. Ultimately, Henry's character embodies generosity and integrity, rendering him a beloved figure among his contemporaries. (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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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children and death -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Musicians -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Germany, Northern -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Sabbath -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4040 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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