02607cam a22003253u 4500 8111 UtSlPG 20260610133217.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Miller, Sophie Antoinette, 1865- After Long Years and Other Stories Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-05-01 After long years -- The captive -- The artist's masterpiece -- The vineyard on the hillside -- The damaged picture -- Memories awakened -- The inheritance -- How it happened -- From royal palace to lowly hut -- The ugly trinket. Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Tonya Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "After Long Years and Other Stories" by Sophie A. Miller and Agnes M. Dunne is a collection of ethical and moral stories likely written in the late 19th century. The tales aim to instill valuable life lessons and virtues in young readers, presented through engaging narratives that highlight themes of compassion, perseverance, and the importance of character. The stories feature a range of characters, including children facing various trials and characters like Alfred Banford and the Duchess, who embody altruism and bravery. The opening of the collection introduces readers to "The Journey," where the Duchess of Banford and her children experience an unexpected mishap while traveling. After their carriage breaks down, they meet a resourceful stable-boy who offers assistance. As the story unfolds, Alfred Banford, the Duchess’s son, befriends the boy and agrees to help him with a reward if he successfully brings a nightingale to their garden—a wish expressed by his mother. This sets off a series of events that showcase themes of kindness and mutual support, emphasizing the impact of small acts of generosity on the lives of others. The fearless actions of the characters illustrate the moral undertones prevalent throughout Miller and Dunne's stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's stories, German -- Translations into English Dunne, Agnes Mary, 1857-1914 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8111 50096 50096