Shanty the Blacksmith; a Tale of Other Times by Mary Martha Sherwood
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| Author | Sherwood, Mary Martha, 1775-1851 |
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| Title | Shanty the Blacksmith; a Tale of Other Times |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Shanty the Blacksmith; a Tale of Other Times" by Mary Martha Sherwood is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. Set in a time before the spirit of revolution altered societal manners, the story unfolds in a wild border region between England and Scotland. Central to the narrative is Mr. Dymock, a young laird struggling with his family's decline, who turns to blacksmith Shanty for help in creating an innovative plough, while also navigating the complexities of his domestic life and relationships. The opening of the novel introduces the rundown Dymock's Tower and its eccentric inhabitants, particularly Mr. Dymock and his housekeeper, Mrs. Margaret. Mr. Dymock's aspirations as an inventor are contrasted with the old blacksmith's traditional skills and wisdom. As he attempts to encourage innovation through Shanty's forge, he inadvertently brings changes to the household dynamic, particularly upon the arrival of a mysterious young stranger and a beggar woman with children. The chapter culminates in an intriguing mix of domestic challenges and hints at deeper mysteries surrounding Tamar, a foundling child, thus foreshadowing future developments in the narrative regarding identity and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Kindness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Diligence -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wealth -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Abduction -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Blacksmiths -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Romanies -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Jews -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12315 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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