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Rollo in Holland: A Classic Rollo Adventure of Travel and Discovery
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781515417415
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Mar 14 2018
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A travel-based juvenile narrative combining observation, instruction, and light adventure within a European setting. In Rollo in Holland, Jacob Abbott follows the young protagonist through a series of experiences that introduce aspects of Dutch life, geography, and custom.
The narrative develops through guided encounters, with attention given to practical details, local practices, and points of cultural distinction. Abbott's method integrates explanation with story, allowing information to emerge through dialogue and situation rather than formal exposition. The structure remains episodic, with each chapter presenting a self-contained experience contributing to a broader understanding of place.
Part of the Rollo series, this volume reflects Abbott's consistent approach to instructional fiction, combining travel, education, and narrative continuity. It remains suitable for younger readers and for those interested in historical approaches to juvenile literature and informal learning.
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