Mary Brown At Naples, Pompeii And Herculaneum: An Instructive Story For Boys And Girls (1857)

By Esther Fenn

Book Overview

Mary Brown at Naples, Pompeii, and Herculaneum is a novel written by Esther Fenn and published in 1857. The book tells the story of a young girl named Mary Brown and her travels to Naples, Pompeii, and Herculaneum with her family. Along the way, Mary learns about the history and culture of these ancient cities, as well as the devastating effects of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.The book is intended as an instructive story for young readers, with a focus on educating children about history and geography in an engaging and accessible way. Through Mary's adventures, readers are introduced to the fascinating world of ancient Italy, including its art, architecture, and customs.The novel also includes moral lessons and values, such as the importance of curiosity, perseverance, and kindness. Mary's experiences teach her to be brave and resourceful, and to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around her.Overall, Mary Brown at Naples, Pompeii, and Herculaneum is a charming and educational book that offers young readers a glimpse into the past and encourages them to explore the world with curiosity and enthusiasm.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163895644
• ISBN13: 9781163895641
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"