Macmillan's Reading Books. Book V
Engaging Stories and Poems for Young Readers: A Timeless Educational ResourceBy Anonymous
Length8h 43m
About this audiobook
In "Macmillan's Reading Books. Book V," the anonymous author curates a diverse collection of literary works designed to foster a deep appreciation for reading among young learners. This volume is characterized by its engaging narratives, which span various genres including poetry, folktales, and historical anecdotes, all meticulously crafted to enhance vocabulary and comprehension. The literary style is accessible yet thought-provoking, reflecting the pedagogical aim of the late 19th century to cultivate reading habits in children's education. The context of the book lies in the broader movement towards structured reading programs, aspiring to instill a love of literature from an early age. The identity of the author remains a mystery, yet their expertise in educational methodologies and literature is evident in the selection of texts. It is likely that the author was influenced by contemporary educational theories, which emphasized the importance of reading as a foundational skill. Anonymous compilation allows the work to stand as a collaborative effort that embodies the collective educational aspirations of its time, bridging the gap between entertainment and enlightenment in children's literature. "Macmillan's Reading Books. Book V" is highly recommended for educators, parents, and anyone involved in children's literature. Its well-rounded approach to reading serves as both a teaching tool and a delightful journey through various literary forms, making it an essential addition to any educational library.
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length8 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS.
48THE BLACK PRINCE.
2INTRODUCTION.
49THE ASSEMBLY OF URI.
3INCIDENT IN THE LIFE OF DR. JOHNSON.
50LIBERTY.
4THE OLD PHILOSOPHER AND THE YOUNG LADY.
51MY WINTER GARDEN.
5H.W. LONGFLLLOW.
52ASPECTS OF NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN COUNTRIES.
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6MEN OF ENGLAND.
53THE TROSACHS.
7BARBABA S——.
54LOCHIEL'S WARNING.
8A BALLAD.
55COLUMBUS IN SIGHT OF LAND.
9DR. ARNOLD.
56COLUMBUS SHIPWRECKED.
10MARTYRS
57ROBBED IN THE DESERT.
11A PSALM OF LIFE.
58REST FROM BATTLE.
12BOYHOOD'S WORK.
59ARISTIDES.
13WORK IN THE WORLD.
60THE VENERABLE BEDE.
14THE ANT AND THE CATERPILLAR
61THE DEATH OF ANSELM.
15REPORT OF AN ADJUDGED CASE, NOT TO BE FOUND IN ANY OF THE BOOKS.
62THE MURDER OF BECKET.
16CASTLES IN THE AIR.
63THE DEATH OF ELIZABETH
17SOUTHEY.
64THE SAXON AND THE GAEL.
18THE DEATH OF NELSON.
65THE BATTLE OF NASEBY.
19III.
66THE PILGRIMS AND GIANT DESPAIR.
20LOCHINVAR.
67THE WINTER EVENING.
21LEARNING TO RIDE.
68A HARD WINTER.
22THE CHAMELEON.
69A PORTENTOUS SUMMER.
23MOSES AT THE FAIR
70A THUNDERSTORM.
24A WISH.
71CHARACTER OF SIR WALTER SCOTT.
25WHANG THE MILLER.
72MUMPS'S HALL.
26A SEA SONG.
73THE PORTEOUS MOB.
27ON THE LOSS OF THE 'ROYAL GEORGE.'
74MAZEPPA.
28AN ESCAPE.
75JOSIAH WEDGWOOD.
29RULE BRITANNIA.
76THE CRIMEAN WAR.
30WATERLOO.
77NATIONAL MORALITY.
31IVRY.
78HYMN TO DIANA.
32NECESSITY THE MOTHER OF INVENTION.
79L'ALLEGRO.
33BYRON.
80THE PLEASURES OF A LIFE OF LABOUR.
34THE TEMPLE OF FAME.
81THE FLIGHT OF BIRDS.
35LABRADOR.
82THE VILLAGE.
36A HAPPY LIFE.
83THE BATTLE OF CORUNNA.
37MAN'S SERVANTS.
84BATTLE OF ALBUERA.
38VIRTUE.
85CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE AT BALAKLAVA.
39DEATH THE CONQUEROR.
86SCENE.—_Venice. A Court of Justice.
40GROWTH OF EUROPEAN CIVILIZATION IN THE TWELFTH CENTURY.
87IL PENSEROSO.
41THE PASSIONS.
88AFRICAN HOSPITALITY.
42"A WHALE HUNT."
89ACROSS THE DESERT OF NUBIA.
43VISION OF BELSHAZZAR.
90A SHIPWRECK ON THE ARABIAN COAST.
44YE MARINERS OF ENGLAND.
91AN ARABIAN TOWN.
45A SHIPWRECK.
92COURTESY.
46A SHIPWRECK.
93THE QUEST OF THE HOLY GRAIL.
47THE HAPPY WARRIOR.
94VISIT TO SIR ROGER DE COVERLEY'S COUNTRY SEAT.
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