The Mystery of Marking: A Parable for Children is a book written by Robert Milman and published in 1849. It tells the story of a group of children who are given a task to mark a path through a forest. The children are given a set of instructions on how to mark the path, but they soon realize that the instructions are not clear and they are not sure how to proceed.As the children struggle to figure out how to mark the path, they encounter a wise old man who teaches them the importance of paying attention to detail and being diligent in their work. Through this parable, Milman teaches children the value of hard work, perseverance, and attention to detail.The book is written in a simple and engaging style that is easy for children to understand. It is also beautifully illustrated with colorful and detailed drawings that bring the story to life. Overall, The Mystery of Marking is a timeless classic that teaches important life lessons in a fun and entertaining way.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.
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