Little Mr. Van Vere Of China (1898)

By Harriet Anna Cheever and Harriet A. Cheever

Book Overview

Little Mr. Van Vere of China is a children's book written by Harriet Anna Cheever in 1898. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Van Vere, who travels to China with his father, a merchant, to sell American goods. Despite being only seven years old, Van Vere is curious and brave, and he quickly befriends the locals, including a group of Chinese children who teach him about their culture and language.As Van Vere explores China, he encounters many challenges and obstacles, including a dangerous storm, a band of thieves, and a mischievous monkey. However, with the help of his new friends and his own ingenuity, he is able to overcome these challenges and learn valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and cultural understanding.Throughout the book, Cheever weaves in details about Chinese customs and traditions, providing young readers with a glimpse into a different way of life. The story also touches on themes of family, loyalty, and the importance of following one's dreams.Overall, Little Mr. Van Vere of China is a charming and engaging tale that offers both entertainment and education for young readers.This Book Is In English.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: 1120463300
• ISBN13: 9781120463302
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"