The Old Man's Story by Anonymous
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
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| Title | The Old Man's Story |
| Series Title | Dean's illustrated farthing books |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Old Man's Story" by Anonymous is a cautionary tale written during the 19th century. This short narrative is designed for children and revolves around themes of childhood curiosity and the consequences of disobedience. The story highlights the perils of unsafe play and the importance of adhering to parental guidance. The book narrates the life of a kind-hearted old man referred to as "Uncle John," who shares a poignant story from his youth. As a boy, he was fascinated with gunpowder and one day, while trying to amuse himself and a friend, an unfortunate accident led to a tragedy. Ignoring his friend Henry's mother's warnings, they play with gunpowder, resulting in a catastrophic fire that severely injures Henry. This misadventure not only claims Henry's life but also has lasting repercussions for his family, including the heartache for Henry's mother. Uncle John's heartfelt reflection serves as a grim reminder of the importance of heeding parental advice, underlining the potential dangers that arise from youthful recklessness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fireworks -- Accidents -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Gunpowder -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62309 |
| Release Date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 43 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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