The chatterbox book of soldiers and sailors (1910)
Robinson, Anna, Weir, Harrison · Boston, D. Estes · leaf 190
ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD ^ I ^HE natives of the Solomon Islands, on the-^ other side of the world, are very proudand fond of their canoes, and use great careand skill in decorating them. They are longand narrow, with high prows on either endbeautifully carved and inlaid with shells.… … H MAKING READY URRY, Grandpa, dont be long, Mix that green paint good and strong. Green outside, with a broad lineOf white on top, wont she be fine? Yes, sir! coming home from school,I found cowslips by the pool. So as soons this boat is dry,Well go fishing, you and I!
Children's literature, American
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