02385cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000280011324500220014126400510016330000470021433600260026133700260028733800360031350000310034952012980038053400630167865300390174165300330178065300320181365300510184565300340189665300430193085600430197399900190201673200UtSlPG20260610134707.0mcr n260607r20241875utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aA. L. O. E.,d1821-189314aThe sailor's home 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-03-19  a"The sailor's home: Or, the girdle of truth" by A. L. O. E. is a fictional narrative written during the Victorian era. This book delves into the themes of honor, truth, and the challenges faced by a sailor named Ned Franks as he navigates life on land after serving in the Royal Navy. The story explores personal integrity and the consequences of deceit, highlighting the importance of honesty in both personal relationships and societal interactions.  In the tale, Ned returns home to his sister Bessy after losing his arm during his naval service. He aims to settle into a quieter life, but soon finds himself embroiled in a community scandal when he is wrongfully accused of vandalism against a neighbor’s property. As he grapples with the repercussions of a lie and the various characters that surround him—including a manipulative sister and a judgmental landlord—Ned strives to uphold the values of truth and integrity. With the help of Mr. Curtis, the local vicar, Ned's character is ultimately vindicated, underscoring the central message that truth prevails and that one's integrity is paramount. The book offers a blend of drama and moral lessons, making it a reflective read on honesty and its crucial role in human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: Gall & Inglis, 1875  aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction  aSiblings -- Juvenile fiction  aSailors -- Juvenile fiction  aTruthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction  aDiligence -- Juvenile fiction  aMalicious mischief -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73200  c113925d113925