Our town and civic duty by Jane Eayre Fryer
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"Our Town and Civic Duty" by Jane Eayre Fryer is a collection of civic educational stories written in the early 20th century. The text is intended for young American readers, focusing on instilling civic virtues and responsibilities such as courage, self-control, thrift, and kindness towards others, particularly those who serve the community. The stories emphasize the importance of understanding and appreciating the roles of public servants while cultivating a sense of duty
towards one's community and nation. The opening portion of the book introduces the basic ideas behind its content, highlighting the significance of teaching children about civic virtues through relatable stories. Fryer discusses how the book is structured into parts that cover various themes, including the importance of public servants like policemen and firefighters, while also emphasizing the value of safety and humanitarian efforts, particularly those associated with the Junior Red Cross. This introduction sets the stage for stories meant to inspire children to recognize their roles in society and understand how they can contribute positively to their communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fryer, Jane Eayre, 1876- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Boyer, Jane Allen, 1875-1940 |
| Illustrator | Holloway, Charles |
| LoC No. | 19002274 |
| Title | Our town and civic duty |
| Series Title | Young American Readers |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Emmy, MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PE: Language and Literatures: English |
| Subject | Readers -- Citizenship |
| Subject | Citizenship -- Problems, exercises, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55908 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55908-7 |
| Release Date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 250 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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