02084cam a22003013u 4500 75331 UtSlPG 20260610134737.0 m cr n 260607r20251847utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Edgeworth, Maria, 1768-1849 The fireside story book Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-02-10 Waste not, want not; or, two strings to your bow -- The bracelets -- Lazy Lawrence. "The Fireside Story Book" by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of children's stories written in the mid-19th century. It features moral tales aimed at imparting lessons and values through engaging narratives centered around young characters. The stories include "Waste Not, Want Not," "The Bracelets," and "Lazy Lawrence," each touching on themes of economy, friendship, and personal responsibility. The opening of "Waste Not, Want Not" introduces Mr. Gresham, a merchant who adopts two nephews, Hal and Benjamin, after retiring to a new house. The boys are raised in differing environments, with Hal exhibiting extravagant behaviors learned from his father, while Benjamin practices thriftiness instilled by his own. Mr. Gresham introduces them to his motto, “Waste Not, Want Not,” highlighting contrasting values that set the stage for their character development. Their interactions—with incidents involving a parcel and string, as well as their experiences with a sprained ankle of a younger cousin—begin to illustrate the lessons of generosity and the consequences of wastefulness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Geo. S. Appleton, 1847 Children's stories, English https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75331 116056 116056