02336cam a22003733u 4500 72273 UtSlPG 20260610134654.0 m cr n 260607r20231882utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Thorne, Eglanton, 1852-1907 As many as touched Him Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-12-01 "As Many as Touched Him" by Eglanton Thorne is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Ellen Mansfield, a young girl navigating her duties at home and her aspirations to become a dressmaker, as well as her relationships with her family, particularly her sick brother Jerry. The narrative is infused with themes of faith, healing, and personal growth, exploring both the burdens and joys of familial love. The opening of the book introduces Ellen as she anxiously waits for a letter from her Aunt Matilda, indicating a longing for connection and change in her life. The chapter paints a vivid picture of her daily life on a farm, her impatience with household chores, and her deep affection for her ailing brother, Jerry, who dreams of being healed. Ellen's encounter with a stranger—a preacher—adds a layer of intrigue and foreshadows the spiritual and emotional challenges she will face. The narrative establishes Ellen's inner conflict and foreshadows the themes of faith, healing, and the search for a sense of purpose that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: The Religious Tract Society, 1882 Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Country life -- Juvenile fiction Sick children -- Juvenile fiction Fire -- Juvenile fiction Dressmakers -- Juvenile fiction Burns and scalds -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72273 112998 112998