Baines Reed Talbot

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The Adventures of a Three-Guinea Watch

Beschreibung

A lovely short story called "The Adventures of a Three-Guinea Watch" was written with the aid of the famous kid's creator Talbot Baines Reed in the late 1800s. A younger man named Mr. Archie Dennistoun tells the story of the notable adventure of an eye from the time it's miles sold for 3 guineas. Because it modifications fingers and goes on some of adventures, the watch becomes the principle individual and publications the story. Reed does a super task of giving the watch a persona via giving it an experience of journey and speakme abilties. This we could the watch tell its testimonies. As the watch's proprietor changes, it indicates up in distinctive locations and conditions, giving us a look into the lives and thoughts of various humans. Because the watch sees the lives and movements of the people it meets, the novella has elements of myth, journey, and a touch of ethical notion. Reed teaches subtle instructions about the rate of time, the different paths humans can soak up their lives, and how human beings's tales are related thru the watch's adventures. Although "The Adventures of a Three-Guinea Watch" is a story, it's far enjoyable and creative. It shows the adventure of existence through the eyes of an inanimate however alert object, and it is sweetly written by using Talbot Baines Reed.

Autor

Talbot Baines Reed was an English author of boys' fiction who lived from April 3, 1852, to November 28, 1893. He created a type of school stories that lasted until the middle of the 20th century. The Fifth Form at St. Dominic's is one of his most well-known works. He often and regularly wrote for The Boy's Own Paper (B.O.P.). Most of his writing was first published there. Reed became a well-known typefounder through his family's business. He also wrote the standard work on the subject, History of the Old English Letter Foundries. John Reed was a colonel in Oliver Cromwell's army during the English Civil War. The Reed family came from him. Their home was in Maiden Newton, which is in the county of Dorset. They moved to London at the end of the 18th century. Andrew Reed (1787-1862), Talbot Reed's grandpa, was a minister in the Congregational Church and the founder of many charitable organizations, such as the London Orphan Asylum and a hospital for people who could not get better. He was also a well-known hymn writer. His "Spirit Divine, attend our prayers" can still be found in many hymnals today. Talbot Baines Reed grew up in a happy family where Charles Reed was very religious and thought that tough outdoor games were the best way to raise boys.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 202
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 262g
• ISBN-13: 9789359958989
• ISBN-10: 9359958980
• Artikelnr.: 69793483