01/07/2024
Erec and Enide
A medieval romance in which Erec goes through many trials until he is sure of Enide’s loyalty and true love (Summary by M. J. Boyle) [chương_files]
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01/07/2024
Kit and Kitty
Kit Orchardson, an apprentice produce grower in Sunbury, England describes for us a time in his youth in which he fell in love with Kitty, a young lady of higher status, endeavored to secure her love and ventured to solve her mysterious disappearance shortly after they were joined in marriage. Through Kit’s perspective, we get a wonderful view of life in 1860 England where people’s attitudes were maneuvering between their societal status and their character. [chương_files]
01/07/2024
Journeys to Bagdad
In these 10 short and witty essays, author Charles S. Brooks (1878-1934) muses on various topics, as wide-ranging as Shakespeare, travelling to foreign countries, or even fashion (night-caps and hoopskirts), to name only a few. – Summary by Sonia [chương_files]
01/07/2024
Really So Stories
These stories for young people are Really So; they are not made up stories about bears or witches. These are short educational sketches about how our calendar came to be, where Valentine’s Day came from, how pelicans live with their big beak, how we have the wonderful telegraph, and many more. So if you are a bit tired of fairy tales, try these bite sized sections packed with what really happened. They are Really So ! . – Summary by philchenevert [chương_files]
01/07/2024
Around the World with the Children
An introduction to world geography for young and old alike. Topics such as China, Japan, the American Indian, Europe and the oceans on a beginning level. Summary by BettyB [chương_files]
01/07/2024
Stories That Words Tell Us
A history of English words, written for younger readers. Parental advisory: the text was published in 1918 and includes some ethnicity terms which may cause offense to the modern reader. – Summary by Kazbek [chương_files]
30/06/2024
God Died at Three O’Clock
From the writer of “Angel Food” comes a simple children’s book on the passion and death of Our Lord Jesus Christ. [chương_files]
30/06/2024
Ethelred Preston; or, The Adventures of a Newcomer
Ethelred Preston is a story for boys written by Fr. Finn, SJ. The hero, Ethelred, while on his way to college, meets Packy Jarloe, a peddler, who induces him to change places with himself, so that Packy goes to Henrytown College, announcing himself as Ethelred Preston, while Ethelred takes Packy’s peddler’s pack and sets out on the road to make his fortune There is a mixture of the ludicrous and serious in what follows, but the fraud is finally discovered and Ethelred after much suffering finds himself installed as a regular student and universal favorite at Henrytown College. (From Donahoe’s Magazine #37, 1897) [chương_files]
30/06/2024
Favorite Prayers Collection 1 (Pluralistic and Multilingual)
A collection of readers’ favorite prayers from various faith traditions. – Summary by Kevin [chương_files]
30/06/2024
Precepts in Practice; or, Stories Illustrating the Proverbs
Fifteen short stories that are full of morals and wisdom, warmth and comfort, charm and wit—all inspired by the book of Proverbs. Each of the stories are recapped with perceptive poems. This special collection of tales are sure to influence listeners of all ages with godly lessons to heed and help draw nearer to His Word. (Summary by DariaAM) [chương_files]