Our Little Dutch Cousin

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McManus, Blanche, 1869-1935

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Our Little Dutch Cousin" by Blanche McManus is a children's fictional work likely written in the early 20th century. This charming story is part of the "Little Cousin" series, which introduces young readers to the lives of children in different countries. The narrative focuses on the adventures of twins, Pieter and Wilhelmina, as they explore their Dutch heritage and customs, including their anticipation of a visit from their American cousin, Theodore. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to the playful and lively twins, Pieter and Wilhelmina, who are eagerly awaiting a wedding celebration, which they enjoy as they collect candies thrown to them from the bridal carriage. The opening sets a delightful tone, showcasing the children's excitement and the sweetness of their daily lives in Holland. The narrative goes on to introduce their family dynamics and home, along with vivid descriptions of their quaint village and the beautiful Dutch countryside, laying the groundwork for their adventures with Theodore and their exploration of Dutch culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Emmy, Dianna Adair and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Illustrated by the author.

Release date is 2013-02-26