Edwin, the young rabbit fancier, and other stories by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title Edwin, the young rabbit fancier, and other stories
Original Publication Boston: Crosby and Ainsworth, 1866.
Note Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Edwin, the young rabbit fancier -- Julia Martin -- The haymakers -- The reapers -- The parrot.
Credits Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Edwin, the young rabbit fancier, and other stories" by Anonymous is a collection of short stories likely written in the mid-19th century, around the time of the Victorian era. The book primarily focuses on the themes of childhood innocence, the responsibilities of pet ownership, and moral lessons drawn from the experiences of young characters. Through its narrative, it touches upon the consequences of neglect and the importance of care and affection in relationships. The main story within the collection follows Edwin, a tender-hearted boy with a fleeting enthusiasm for his new pet rabbit. After much persuasion, he convinces his mother to buy him a beautiful white rabbit. However, his initial excitement quickly fades, leading to neglect that results in the rabbit falling ill and ultimately dying. The story illustrates Edwin's journey from naïveté to a painful understanding of responsibility and loss. Alongside Edwin's tale, the additional stories explore various aspects of rural life, child's play, and lessons in morality, weaving together a tapestry of youthful adventure and character growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories, American
Subject Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Rabbits -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pets -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 71676
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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