Mpuke, Our Little African Cousin by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade
Read now or download (free!)
| Choose how to read this book | Url | Size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read online (web) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41976.html.images | 143 kB | ||||
| EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41976.epub3.images | 657 kB | ||||
| EPUB (older E-readers) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41976.epub.images | 657 kB | ||||
| EPUB (no images, older E-readers) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41976.epub.noimages | 107 kB | ||||
| Kindle | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41976.kf8.images | 735 kB | ||||
| older Kindles | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41976.kindle.images | 712 kB | ||||
| Plain Text UTF-8 | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41976.txt.utf-8 | 111 kB | ||||
| Download HTML (zip) | https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/41976/pg41976-h.zip | 643 kB | ||||
| There may be more files related to this item. | ||||||
Similar Books
About this eBook
| Author | Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard, 1860-1936 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Bridgman, L. J. (Lewis Jesse), 1857-1931 |
| Title | Mpuke, Our Little African Cousin |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Dianna Adair and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Mpuke, Our Little African Cousin" by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is a children's book that falls within the genre of cultural exploration and adventure, likely written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the experiences of Mpuke, a young African boy, and offers readers a glimpse into the daily life, customs, and challenges of people living in rural Africa. The narrative aims to educate young readers about the differences and similarities between cultures while promoting understanding and respect. The story follows Mpuke as he navigates his youthful adventures in his village, learning essential skills such as hunting and fishing, participating in community festivities, and encountering both dangers and wonder in the African landscape. Key themes include family, community, the significance of traditions, and the exploration of nature. Mpuke's interactions with his family members, his tribe, and the wildlife around him foster a sense of belonging and identity. The book also introduces the reader to various elements of Mpuke's world, from the elephant hunt to the medicinal practices of the local medicine-man, all while ensuring a positive portrayal of African life through the eyes of a relatable young protagonist. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Africa -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41976 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 50 downloads in the last 30 days. |
| Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! | |
