True Stories of Wonderful Deeds Pictures and Stories for Little Folk
The Royal Oak -- Bonnie Prince Charlie -- Nelson and Hardy -- Watt and the kettle -- Queen Victoria and her soldiers -- The relief of Lucknow -- Grace Darling -- David Livingstone -- The battle of Waterloo -- The charge of the Light Brigade -- The coronation of King Edward VII -- War -- A boy's heroic deeds -- A cat's extraordinary leap -- A brave queen -- King Alfred and the cakes -- Not Angles, but Angels -- Hereward the Wake -- Canute -- The brave men of Calais -- Wat Tyler -- Bruce and the spider -- Richard and Blondel -- The White Ship -- Joan of Arc -- Afloat with a tiger -- Queen Margaret and the robbers -- William Caxton -- Sir Philip Sidney -- The "Revenge" -- The Pilgrim Fathers -- Guy Fawkes -- Cromwell and his Ironsides -- The Spanish Armada -- The defence of Lathom House -- The outlawed archers -- Elizabeth and Raleigh.
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"True Stories of Wonderful Deeds" by Anonymous is a collection of inspiring tales aimed at younger readers, likely written in the late 19th century. This compilation features a variety of narratives that celebrate bravery, heroism, and the human spirit, drawing from historical events and folklore. The stories included reflect themes of courage, sacrifice, and the triumph of good over adversity, making it an engaging read for children and families. The book is structured around a series of short stories, each recounting remarkable acts by historical figures and everyday heroes. For instance, it tells the tale of Grace Darling's brave rescue of shipwrecked sailors, Lord Nelson's last stand at Trafalgar, and Joan of Arc's leadership in battle. Other stories showcase characters like Queen Victoria, who cared for soldiers, and David Livingstone, who worked to stop slavery in Africa. Each tale is crafted to instill values of bravery, compassion, and moral integrity in young readers, making it not only an entertaining read but also a source of moral education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
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