More Than Anything Else
by Marie Bradby


alphabet the letters of a language arranged in the usual order, not as they are in words
cabin  a small, roughly built house
learning gaining knowledge or skill
magic done by magic or as if by magic
newspaper sheets of paper printed every day or week, telling the news, carrying advertisements, and having stories, poems, and so on
tales stories
barrels containers with round flat tops and bottoms, and sides that curve out slightly
coopers   people who make or repair barrels
lantern a portable lamp with a case to protect light from rain or wind
saltworks a plant where salt is made on a commercial scale