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Rollo on the Rhine: A Children's Travel Story
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781515417514
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Mar 14 2018
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A travel narrative within the Rollo series, Rollo on the Rhine follows the young protagonist as he journeys along one of Europe's most historically and culturally significant rivers. Through a series of observations and guided experiences, the narrative introduces readers to landscapes, cities, and customs encountered along the Rhine, combining movement and instruction within a structured account of travel.
As in other volumes in the series, the story develops through a sequence of episodes that blend practical learning with narrative progression. Historical references, geographical detail, and social observation are presented in a clear and accessible manner, encouraging attentiveness to place and context while maintaining continuity of character.
Abbott's approach reflects nineteenth-century educational fiction, in which narrative serves as a vehicle for instruction without abandoning readability. The work remains representative of early juvenile literature designed to inform as well as engage.
This edition presents the original text in a clear and consistent format for contemporary readers.
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