"The Fotygraft Album" by Francis Marion Wing
"The Fotygraft Album" by Francis Marion Wing is a whimsical narrative written in the early 20th century. This book appears to be a children’s story or a light-hearted family account, exploring themes of neighborhood interaction and familial connections through a series of humorous anecdotes centered around a young girl's personal album. It captures the charm of a bygone era, highlighting the warmth of community and family life. The story unfolds through the
voice of an eleven-year-old girl, Rebecca Sparks Peters, who introduces her new neighbor to her family through a scrapbook-style album filled with drawings and stories. Each page features a different family member or acquaintance, accompanied by Rebecca's endearing and humorous observations. As she shares anecdotes about each person—from her relatives to family friends—readers are treated to a vivid tapestry of personalities and quirks, showcasing the intricacies of familial ties and the lively dynamics of life in her community. The playful tone and relatable scenarios create a lighthearted glimpse into the past, reflecting the warmth and humor of childhood memories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wing, Francis Marion, 1873-1956 |
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| Title |
"The Fotygraft Album" Shown to the New Neighbor by Rebecca Sparks Peters Aged Eleven |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | American wit and humor, Pictorial |
| Subject | Photograph albums -- Humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16639 |
| Release Date | Sep 4, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 439 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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