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 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 materialistic, but through his experiences with his uncle and his ward, Alice, he learns the value of compassion and selflessness. The novel is intended for a young audience and serves as a moral lesson about the importance of empathy and kindness towards others. The book is written in a straightforward and accessible style, making it an enjoyable read for both children and adults. Overall, ""The Son and the Ward or Selfishness Corrected"" is a timeless tale that teaches valuable life lessons and promotes positive values.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: 1104506017
• ISBN13: 9781104506018
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"