Frederick Schwatka says: To describe these Arctic babies is the main object of this book--to tell the boys and girls what kind of toys and pleasures and picnics and all sorts of fun may be had where you would hardly think any could be had at all; also, some of the discomforts of living in this most uncomfortable country.
Taylor, Bayard.
Boys of Other Countries.
Putnam. 1.25
Experiences in the lives of five boys, whose respective homes were Sweden, Egypt, Iceland, Germany, and Russia.
The purpose of the author, of course, was to give a glimpse of the habits and customs of these countries.
Mythology, Folk-lore, Legends, And Fairy Tales
It would be hard to estimate the amount of gentleness and mercy that has made its way among us through these slight channels. Forbearance, courtesy, consideration for the poor and aged, kind treatment of animals, the love of Nature, abhorrence of tyranny and brute force--many such good things have been nourished in the child's heart by this powerful aid. It has greatly helped to keep us ever young, by preserving through our worldly ways one slender track, not overgrown with weeds, where we may walk with children, sharing their delights.
Dickens.