The Girl's Cabinet of Instructive and Moral Stories by Francis L. Hawks
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"The Girl's Cabinet of Instructive and Moral Stories" by Francis L. Hawks is a collection of instructive narratives aimed at young readers, likely written in the mid-19th century. This book is intended as a moral guide, portraying various stories that emphasize virtues such as obedience, kindness, and the value of education. Set against a backdrop of themes relevant to children, it serves to instill moral lessons through relatable characters and their experiences.
The stories within the book cover a variety of topics intended to educate and entertain young girls. They include tales of good behavior, such as "A Doll's Party," where well-behaved girls enjoy a festive gathering, and "The Vain Girl," which illustrates the consequences of vanity through the character of Kate. Other narratives depict themes of companionship and loyalty, such as in "Eva's Pet," where a girl’s pet dog saves her from drowning. Each story imparts a moral lesson, reinforcing the importance of good conduct and the development of character in children, making it a thoughtful choice for parents seeking to guide their children through moral education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hawks, Francis L. (Francis Lister), 1798-1866 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Girl's Cabinet of Instructive and Moral Stories |
| Alternate Title | Girls' Cabinet |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Internet Archive, University of Florida; David Garcia, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10915 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10915-2 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 193 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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