The Story of the Mince Pie (Illustrated) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. 20+ Wonderful Christmas TalesBy Josephine Scribner Gates
Length2h 57m
About this audiobook
The Story of the Mince Pie (Illustrated) is a brief, charming work of children's literature that turns a familiar domestic object into the center of moral and imaginative inquiry. In the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century tradition of instructive juvenile tales, the book combines plain, accessible prose with a fable-like movement from everyday household life toward ethical reflection. Its illustrations enrich the narrative's simplicity, inviting young readers to see food, labor, appetite, and consequence as part of a wider moral order. Josephine Scribner Gates was an American writer best known for religious and children's books, often shaped by the values of Protestant domestic culture and moral education. Her work reflects an era in which children's reading was expected not merely to entertain but to cultivate conscience, self-command, gratitude, and sympathy. Gates's interest in making ordinary experiences spiritually and ethically meaningful likely informs this small but purposeful tale. This illustrated volume is recommended for readers interested in vintage children's literature, moral storytelling, and the cultural history of domestic life. It will especially appeal to those who appreciate concise narratives where simplicity masks a carefully formed lesson.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length2 hrs 57 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
14Tale of the Vinegar King
2The Story of the Mince Pie
15Tale of the Citron Doll
3Tale of the Raisin Doll
16Tales of the Orange and Lemon Dolls
4Tale of the Currant Doll
17Anna Belle’s Christmas Eve
5Tale of the Clove Doll
18Tales of the Salt and Pepper Twins
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6Dance of the Elves
19Tale of the Apple Doll
7The Story Sprite’s Tale
20The Story of Johnny Appleseed
8Tale of the Allspice Doll
21The Tale of the Stolen Doll Clothes
9Tale of the Nutmeg Doll
22Tale of the Brownie Doll
10Tale of the Cinnamon Doll
23Tale of the Pie Crust
11And Piped Those Children Back Again
24How Jack Filled the Stockings
12Mrs. Sugar Doll’s Tale
25Tale of the Interrogation Point
13Tale of the Molasses Doll
26Memorable Quotes
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