The motherless bairns, and who sheltered them by Anonymous
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"The motherless bairns, and who sheltered them" by Anonymous is a sentimental narrative likely produced during the Victorian era. This book takes the form of a fictional tale that highlights themes of charity, compassion, and the struggles faced by orphaned children in a world that often neglects their plight. It captures the compassion of individuals who extend kindness to the less fortunate, particularly focusing on the experiences of motherless children seeking shelter
and love. The story unfolds the journey of two orphaned sisters, Polly and Lizzie, who find themselves homeless and destitute in a harsh city. After enduring a cold night on the streets, they stumble upon the shop of kind-hearted Mr. and Mrs. Morley, who take them in and provide warmth and safety. As the narrative progresses, readers witness the themes of hope and redemption—children are embraced by a loving community, and their lives are touched by the generosity of others. The Morley family, particularly Susan Morley, plays a pivotal role in nurturing and educating the girls, demonstrating the profound impact that love and faith can have in transforming lives. Ultimately, the book suggests that compassion towards the vulnerable can lead to significant healing and hope for a better future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | The motherless bairns, and who sheltered them |
| Original Publication | London: The Religious Tract Society, 1883. |
| Credits | David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Motherless families -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Homeless children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Benevolence -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73866 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73866-6 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 406 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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