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Title: The Little Quaker; or, the Triumph of Virtue. A Tale for the Instruction of Youth

Note: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Canada Team at http: //www.pgdpcanada.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/CanadianLibraries.)

Summary: "The Little Quaker; or, the Triumph of Virtue. A Tale for the Instruction of Youth" is a moral tale written for children, likely during the early to mid-19th century. The story focuses on the contrasting behaviors of two disobedient children, George and William Hope, and their virtuous neighbor, Josiah Shirley, a young Quaker. The narrative seeks to impart lessons about kindness, humility, and the importance of virtuous living, emphasizing how these qualities can lead to personal redemption. The plot revolves around the two boys' unkind treatment of Josiah, who attempts to engage them in moral reasoning to improve their behavior. Their misdeeds culminate in a malicious act where they destroy Josiah's garden, leading to their eventual confrontation with their own moral failures, particularly when George’s reckless actions lead to his near-drowning. It is during his recovery that he comes to reflect on his previous conduct, ultimately seeking forgiveness from Josiah. The story ends on a hopeful note as George resolves to amend his ways, illustrating the themes of redemption and the transformative power of friendship and virtue, reaffirming the idea that true character is shown not only in moments of ease but also in challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Moodie, Susanna, 1803-1885

EBook No.: 23918

Published: Dec 19, 2007

Downloads: 48

Language: English

Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Little Quaker; or, the Triumph of Virtue. A Tale for the Instruction of Youth

Note: Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Canada Team at http: //www.pgdpcanada.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/CanadianLibraries.)

Summary: "The Little Quaker; or, the Triumph of Virtue. A Tale for the Instruction of Youth" is a moral tale written for children, likely during the early to mid-19th century. The story focuses on the contrasting behaviors of two disobedient children, George and William Hope, and their virtuous neighbor, Josiah Shirley, a young Quaker. The narrative seeks to impart lessons about kindness, humility, and the importance of virtuous living, emphasizing how these qualities can lead to personal redemption. The plot revolves around the two boys' unkind treatment of Josiah, who attempts to engage them in moral reasoning to improve their behavior. Their misdeeds culminate in a malicious act where they destroy Josiah's garden, leading to their eventual confrontation with their own moral failures, particularly when George’s reckless actions lead to his near-drowning. It is during his recovery that he comes to reflect on his previous conduct, ultimately seeking forgiveness from Josiah. The story ends on a hopeful note as George resolves to amend his ways, illustrating the themes of redemption and the transformative power of friendship and virtue, reaffirming the idea that true character is shown not only in moments of ease but also in challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Moodie, Susanna, 1803-1885

EBook No.: 23918

Published: Dec 19, 2007

Downloads: 48

Language: English

Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.