Susan and Edward; Or, A Visit to Fulton Market

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Susan and Edward; Or, A Visit to Fulton Market" by Anonymous is a children's story written in the mid-19th century. This narrative is set in early New York City and portrays the experiences of two young children as they explore Fulton Market with their mother. The book likely aims to educate young readers about the sights and sounds of a bustling marketplace while encouraging curiosity and the joy of discovery. The story centers around Susan and Edward, two children from Pearl Street in New York City, who embark on an autumn visit to Fulton Market with their mother. As they wander through the market, they encounter a variety of stalls filled with fresh produce, meats, and seafood. Edward's lively and inquisitive nature leads him to excitedly point out the fish and animals on display, while Susan's modest demeanor offers a delightful contrast. The siblings marvel at the sights of rabbits, chickens, and exotic fruits, engaging with the market's vibrancy. Ultimately, they return home with their baskets filled with goods, cherishing their memorable outing and the simple pleasures of childhood exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-05-08