A teacher's gift by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
LoC No. 2022656258
Title A teacher's gift
Original Publication United States: Brown, Taggard, and Chase,1857.
Contents John in search of a place -- Lead us not into temptation -- Hymn -- Birds -- Insect life and its lesson -- The two pictures -- A bad sign -- The penknife -- The lame boy -- Flowers and weeds -- Hymn -- Things that have wings.
Credits Charlene Taylor, Bob Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "A Teacher's Gift" by Anonymous is a moralistic story written during the mid-19th century. The book is a collection of narrative lessons aimed at children, focusing on themes such as kindness, obedience, and the importance of family. It likely reflects societal values of its time, emphasizing religious teachings and moral conduct. The narrative centers around young characters, particularly John, who seeks a job to support his ailing mother. As John navigates his challenges, he engages with his Sabbath school teacher, who becomes a pivotal figure in his life. Other vignettes detail the lives of other children, such as Willie Mortimer, who grapples with his temper, and a boy who learns valuable lessons about kindness towards animals. Each story illustrates a moral lesson, reinforcing the importance of caring for others and making virtuous choices, creating a sentimental tapestry of childhood life and the guidance of loving figures. Overall, the book serves as a heartfelt reminder of the foundational values important in upbringing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's poetry
Subject Children's stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 69616
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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