The Story of Glass
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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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Part of Freebookia's children's classics collection, added November 2026.
