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The Adventures Of A Pincushion: Designed Chiefly For The Use Of Young Ladies

The Adventures Of A Pincushion: Designed Chiefly For The Use Of Young Ladies

Ann Kilner, Mary

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General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 9354362915
ISBN13: 9789354362910
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.27 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A pincushion, stitched with care and brimming with secrets, becomes the unlikely narrator in this enchanting classic of eighteenth-century England. The Adventures Of A Pincushion draws young readers and nostalgic adults alike into a world where everyday objects speak, reflect, and gently guide. As the pincushion passes from hand to hand, its tales unfold-each encounter offering a subtle lesson in domestic virtue, manners, and the art of conduct befitting young ladies. Here, the familiar rhythms of sewing and needlework become a stage for kindness, humility, and the small decisions that shape character. Mary Ann Kilner's celebrated didactic juvenile fiction remains a touchstone of Georgian era children's literature, cherished for its charming anthropomorphic object story and its role in nurturing girls' manners and etiquette. Perfect for read aloud bedtime moments or quiet reflection, this illustrated classic reprint endures as both a delightful moral tale and a window into the values and expectations of its time. The Adventures Of A Pincushion is not only a captivating conduct reading for girls, but also a fascinating artefact for those drawn to the history of childhood and the evolution of literature for the young. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether discovered by a new generation or revisited by lovers of public domain treasures, Kilner's gentle storytelling continues to inspire, instruct, and charm.

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