The Son And The Ward Or Selfishness Corrected: A Tale For Youth (1829)

By Marianne Parrott

Book Overview

""The Son and the Ward or Selfishness Corrected: A Tale for Youth"" is a novel written by Marianne Parrott and first published in 1829. The story revolves around a young man named Charles, who is left in the care of his uncle after the death of his father. Charles is initially selfish and self-centered, but through his interactions with his uncle's ward, Emily, he learns the importance of kindness and generosity. As the two grow closer, they face challenges and obstacles, but ultimately learn valuable lessons about love, compassion, and selflessness. This book is a moralistic tale aimed at young readers, encouraging them to be kind and considerate to others. It is a classic example of 19th-century children's literature, with a clear and didactic message conveyed through an engaging story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165775824
• ISBN13: 9781165775828
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"