MacDonald, George 1824-1905 creator text utu 2000 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Sir Gibbie" by George MacDonald is a novel published in 1879 that follows a mute, destitute boy in Scotland who rises from poverty while maintaining extraordinary Christian virtue. Despite an alcoholic father, dangerous companions, and harsh punishments for his good deeds, Gibbie embodies selfless service to others. Written in Scottish Doric dialect, the novel presents its protagonist as both a Christ-like figure and a model of Christian obedience, offering a rags-to-riches story where spiritual integrity matters more than worldly success. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Gibbie Release date is 2000-10-01 John Bechard. HTML version by Al Haines. Smart quotes, Lisa Wadsworth. Updated: 2022-10-29. Original publication data not identified Orphans -- Fiction Bildungsromans Boys -- Fiction Child witnesses -- Fiction Mute persons -- Fiction Highlands (Scotland) -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2370 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2370 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133057.0 2370