| Author |
Shedd, E. Cutler (Ephraim Cutler) |
| Illustrator |
Horne, Diantha W. |
| LoC No. |
09019833
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| Title |
Our Little Persian Cousin
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Beth Baran and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Our Little Persian Cousin" by E. Cutler Shedd is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This charming story is part of "The Little Cousin Series," which introduces young readers to the customs, culture, and lives of children from various countries. The narrative centers on a boy named Karim, his family, and his experiences in a small Persian village. The opening of the story introduces readers to Karim's joyful arrival into the world, celebrated by his family and neighbors. His mother, Nana, engages in traditional customs to protect him from the Evil Eye, illustrating the cultural beliefs surrounding birth and childhood. As the narrative unfolds in the subsequent chapters, it intricately portrays Karim's daily life, family dynamics, and introductions to Persian traditions, food, and interactions with his relatives, providing a vivid picture of a child's life in early 20th century Persia. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Children -- Iran -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45844 |
| Release Date |
May 31, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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