Publisher's Synopsis
The Story Reader, written by Alfred Ernest Logie and originally published in 1901, is a collection of short stories aimed at young readers. The book contains a total of 12 stories, each one featuring a different protagonist and setting. The tales range from adventure stories set in exotic locations to more domestic tales of everyday life. The book's title refers to the framing device used in the stories. Each tale is presented as if it is being read aloud by a character named Tom, who is reading from a book called The Story Reader. This device allows Logie to address the reader directly, creating a sense of intimacy and connection between the audience and the characters. The Story Reader is notable for its vivid descriptions of settings and characters. Logie's prose is rich and evocative, painting a vivid picture of each story's world. The book also contains a number of moral lessons, with each story imparting a message about the importance of honesty, bravery, and kindness. Overall, The Story Reader is a charming and engaging collection of children's stories that will appeal to readers of all ages. Its combination of adventure, humor, and heart will leave a lasting impression on anyone who reads it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
