02317cam a22003253u 4500 62568 UtSlPG 20260610134436.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Malan, César, 1787-1864 Stories from Switzerland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-07-06 Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Stories from Switzerland" by César Malan is a collection of moral tales for juvenile readers written in the early 19th century. The work aims to impart ethical lessons through engaging narratives, focusing on the importance of reading, charity, kindness, and personal development among children. Each story appears to feature different characters, from young boys and girls grappling with their behavior to caring parents and wise mentors guiding them towards virtuous lives. The opening of this collection introduces various narratives that emphasize education, moral choices, and spirituality. One story follows Mr. Williams, who encourages a shepherd boy to learn to read and understand the Bible, imparting the significance of education even in humble circumstances. Another tale explores Lucy's struggle with temper and her learning to show kindness toward her brother Samuel. Additionally, the account of Maurice depicts the consequences of idleness and the importance of diligence. Within these initial pages, the author sets the tone for a series of heartwarming stories that underline the Christian values of love and responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories Switzerland -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62568 103392 103392