The Picture Gallery Explored by Unknown
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| Author | Unknown |
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| Title |
The Picture Gallery Explored Or, an account of various ancient customs and manners: interspersed with anecdotes and biographical sketches of eminent persons |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Barry Abrahamsen, 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 | "The Picture Gallery Explored" by Unknown is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides insights into ancient customs, manners, and notable anecdotes about eminent figures, aiming to educate and engage a younger audience. The narrative contains a blend of fictional elements, particularly through the interactions of characters, all while imparting historical knowledge. At the start of the book, two young girls, Susan and Ann Spencer, discuss their impending visit to their cousin Robert, who lives in a secluded old mansion. Their initial reluctance is quickly overshadowed by the hospitality of their guardian, Mr. Wilmot, who takes them to a picture gallery filled with art and stories. As he introduces the gallery's collection, Mr. Wilmot enriches their understanding with anecdotes about historical events, such as the significance of London Bridge and its past tragedies, alongside narratives featuring notable figures like Sir William Wallace. The blend of dialogue and historical discourse sets the tone for an educational journey interwoven with entertainment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere |
| Subject | Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Manners and customs -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57482 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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