02498cam a22003253u 4500 2291 UtSlPG 20260610133056.0 m cr n 260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 David Elginbrod Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2000 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Elginbrod Release date is 2000-08-01 Text file produced by John Bechard HTML file produced by David Widger "David Elginbrod" by George MacDonald is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set in rural Scotland and centers on the daily life and relationships within the Elginbrod family, focusing particularly on the spiritual, intellectual, and emotional growth of Margaret Elginbrod. The book likely explores themes of faith, education, social class, and the intersection of nature and the inner life, with the characters' deep sense of morality and philosophical inquiry at its heart. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the humble but intellectually vibrant household of David Elginbrod, his wife Janet, and their daughter Margaret, whose morning routine in the Scottish countryside includes Bible readings, sincere prayer, and the gentle friction of family dynamics. Much attention is given to Margaret’s budding relationship with Hugh Sutherland, the new tutor at the nearby estate, who shares books and knowledge with her and her father. Through naturalistic descriptions, philosophical conversations, and domestic scenes, the narrative establishes both the personalities and aspirations of its main characters, highlighting Margaret's intellectual curiosity, David's quiet wisdom, and the tension their connections bring with the higher social classes. The early chapters set a tone of thoughtful exploration, rural simplicity, and spiritual searching against the background of a tightly-knit community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Scotland -- Fiction Christian fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2291 44372 44372