Peter Parley's Visit to London, During the Coronation of Queen Victoria by Goodrich
"Peter Parley's Visit to London, During the Coronation of Queen Victoria" by Goodrich is a children's book written during the early Victorian era. This historical account follows Peter Parley, an engaging character who serves as a narrator and offers insights and anecdotes from his adventures in London during the grand coronation of Queen Victoria. The book is focused on the splendor of the coronation ceremony, the preparations that surrounded it, and thecultural atmosphere of 19th-century London. The narrative details Peter Parley's journey as he arrives in London to witness the coronation festivities. He describes his experiences, from seeing the new crown and visiting Westminster Abbey, to recounting charming stories about Queen Victoria and her character. Parley shares vivid depictions of the ceremonial events, including the grand procession and the coronation ceremony within the Abbey, showcasing the elaborate pageantry and public enthusiasm. Furthermore, the book highlights the celebrations that followed, such as public fairs, illuminations, and fireworks, encapsulating the joyful spirit of the occasion and the excitement of the people. Overall, the book combines historical elements with moral lessons and enchanting tales intended for young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860 |
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| Title | Peter Parley's Visit to London, During the Coronation of Queen Victoria |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chris Curnow, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Queens -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wealth -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Coronations -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Statesmen -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43995 |
| Release Date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 128 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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