The History of Little Jack, a Foundling by Thomas Day
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"The History of Little Jack, a Foundling" by Thomas Day is a moral tale written in the early 19th century. This book tells the story of a young boy who is raised under unusual circumstances by a poor old man and a goat after being abandoned as an infant. The narrative encapsulates themes such as kindness, resilience, and the importance of moral education in overcoming adversity. The story begins with the old
soldier discovering Little Jack, the foundling, in the wilderness and deciding to take him under his care. Jack grows up in a humble yet nurturing environment, learning values from his adoptive father. As he matures, he faces various challenges, including the death of his father and his journey into the world to seek work. Despite his struggles, Jack remains industrious and kind-hearted, eventually finding his way to success and happiness. Through encounters that test his character and reveal his strengths, the narrative emphasizes the importance of virtue and perseverance, suggesting that one's origins do not determine one's destiny as long as they uphold good morals and faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Day, Thomas, 1748-1789 |
|---|---|
| Title | The History of Little Jack, a Foundling |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Matthew Wheaton 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: 65.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Foundlings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Child soldiers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Tatars -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42805 |
| Release Date | May 25, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 400 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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