The Inglises; Or, How the Way Opened by Margaret M. Robertson
QR code
"The Inglises; Or, How the Way Opened" by Margaret M. Robertson is a novel written in the second half of the 19th century. The story centers on the Reverend Mr. Inglis and his family, who navigate the challenges and moral inquiries of their lives in a rural community, emphasizing themes of religious devotion, social responsibility, and personal integrity. The narrative provides a window into the everyday struggles of its characters, particularly the
reverend’s children as they confront their belief systems and the implications of living a righteous life. The opening portion introduces readers to the setting in Gourlay, where the Inglis family awaits the return of Mr. Inglis amid a stormy night. Their dialogue hints at their worries about his journey and showcases their close familial bonds through shared moments of prayer and discussion about faith and life. David, the reverend's son, expresses concern for his father's safety, while conversations among the family reflect on the nature of Christian service, the concept of living a life of purpose, and the struggles of the human condition. This establishes the foundational themes of the novel, unraveling the intricacies of faith and morality as experienced by the Inglis family in their daily lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray), 1821-1897 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Inglises; Or, How the Way Opened |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children and death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Clergy -- Family relationships -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Heaven -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28179 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 303 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!