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Little Bessie, the Careless Girl, or, Squirrels, Nuts, and Water-Cresses
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General Juvenile FictionReligion
ISBN13: 9781023374538
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Little Bessie, the Careless Girl: or, Squirrels, Nuts, and Water-Cresses by Josephine Franklin presents a poignant exploration of childhood, morality, and the consequences of carelessness. This juvenile fiction, aimed at young girls, delicately addresses difficult subjects, including death, within the framework of a moral lesson.
Originally published for a young audience, the story resonates with timeless themes of responsibility and the importance of mindful behavior. The narrative provides gentle yet firm guidance, highlighting the significance of making thoughtful choices. A classic example of juvenile fiction addressing weighty topics for young readers, Little Bessie, the Careless Girl offers a glimpse into historical perspectives on children's literature and moral education. This edition makes this important work accessible to those interested in the history of children's literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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