Olive Leaves; Or, Sketches of Character by L. H. Sigourney

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Author Sigourney, L. H. (Lydia Howard), 1791-1865
Title Olive Leaves; Or, Sketches of Character
Note Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Olive Leaves; Or, Sketches of Character" by L. H. Sigourney is a collection of moral tales and sketches written in the early 19th century. The book reflects on various aspects of character and virtue through narrative stories, undoubtedly aiming to impart lessons on morality and the importance of obedience, compassion, and kindness. The opening of this work presents the story of Charles Morton, an obedient yet disobedient boy who enjoys a strong bond with his younger sister, Caroline. Despite his pleasant temperament, he often disregards his parents’ warnings regarding the dangers of the nearby river. When curiosity leads him to disobey and venture into the water alone, he finds himself in perilous circumstances that teach him a painful lesson about the consequences of his actions. The narrative explores themes of parental guidance, divine oversight, and moral awakening, foreshadowing the significant lessons that impact not only Charles but also his grieving family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's poetry
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
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EBook-No. 36501
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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