02242cam a22003133u 4500 8553 UtSlPG 20260610133223.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR MacDonald, George, 1824-1905 The Seaboard Parish Volume 3 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 2005-07-01 Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Seaboard Parish Volume 3" by George MacDonald is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in a pastoral setting, focusing on themes of faith, family, and nature as the protagonist, Henry Walton, interacts with his wife Ethelwyn and their daughters, while also addressing the spiritual needs of the community. The opening of Volume 3 introduces a serene autumn evening where Henry and Ethelwyn take a reflective walk along the shore. Their conversation touches upon profound themes like the nature of existence, faith, and the deep connections they share. As they enjoy the quiet beauty of the moonlit sea, they discuss the challenges faced in understanding both the natural world and their own inner lives. The couple grapples with their concerns about their daughters' futures and relationships, particularly focusing on Wynnie's growing interest in the artist Mr. Percivale. This initial chapter sets the tone for the exploration of significant moral and philosophical questions, along with the intimate dynamics of family life against a backdrop of nature's beauty, providing an inviting glimpse into the larger narrative unfolding throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian fiction Neighborhoods -- Scotland -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8553 50535 50535