Our Little German Cousin: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Our Little German Cousin: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Our Little German Cousin is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard (1860–1936).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Our Little German Cousin" by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade is a children’s storybook written in the early 20th century. The book is part of the "Little Cousin Series," which explores the lives and cultures of children in various countries. Through the eyes of the main character, Bertha, readers are introduced to the traditions and experiences of a young girl living in Germany, particularly during the Christmas season. At the start of the book, we meet Bertha, who is busy preparing for Christmas with her family. The atmosphere is filled with excitement and secrecy as everyone works on surprises for each other. The narrative describes the family's Christmas traditions, including the types of food they enjoy, the gifts they prepare, and the special moments they share around the decorated tree. The opening chapters highlight Bertha's close relationship with her siblings and parents, setting a warm and affectionate tone, while giving readers a glimpse into the customs and lifestyle of children in a German village.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Our Little German Cousin
- Author credits: Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard (1860–1936)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Amusements -- Juvenile fiction
- Children -- Germany -- Juvenile fiction
- Courtship -- Juvenile fiction
- Family -- Juvenile fiction
- Germany -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
- National characteristics, German -- Juvenile fiction
- Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction
- Play -- Juvenile fiction
- Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
- Storytelling -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: German Literature
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
