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The Story of Glass

by Sara Ware Bassett

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First published
Unknown
Pages
113Digital edition
Language
English
Reading difficulty
4 of 10

A little about the story

Jean Cabot, an orphan who lives around with relatives who all want her, visits glassworks and learns how glass is made, from ancient Egypt and Venice to modern factories. The story weaves in Uncle Bob's new house, Italian marbles and a young immigrant named Giusippe.

Part of Sara Ware Bassett's series on how everyday things are made.

Things You May Not Know About The Story of Glass

  • Illustrated by C. P. Gray.
  • By the author of The Story of Porcelain and The Story of Lumber.
  • The throng of moving workmen is the frontispiece.

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