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Babes of the Empire: An alphabet for young England

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A playful alphabetic poem assigns each letter to a child symbolizing a part of the British imperial world, offering brief character sketches that blend affectionate praise, racial and cultural stereotyping, and patriotic imagery. Each short verse names a locale and highlights traits or occupations while emphasizing loyalty to Britain, imperial unity, and civilizing rhetoric. The sequence moves geographically and thematically through colonial types and closes with a call for peace, contentment, and cohesion under the crown. The voice is jaunty and didactic, aimed at young readers, and reflects the imperial attitudes and prevalent stereotypes of its time.

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Title: Babes of the Empire: An alphabet for young England

Author: Thomas Stevens

Illustrator: A. H. Collins

Release date: July 23, 2020 [eBook #62730]
Most recently updated: October 18, 2024

Language: English

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*** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK BABES OF THE EMPIRE: AN ALPHABET FOR YOUNG ENGLAND ***

BABES OF THE EMPIRE

AN ALPHABET FOR YOUNG ENGLAND

BY

THOMAS STEVENS

PICTURES BY

A. H. COLLINS

LONDON:

WILLIAM HEINEMANN

1902