The Crowquill, Alfred 1804-1872 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Giant Hands; or, the Reward of Industry" by Alfred Crowquill is a children's fairy tale written in the mid-19th century, reflecting the Victorian era's values and storytelling style. This whimsical narrative revolves around the importance of hard work, industry, and perseverance, illustrating how diligence can lead to success and rewards. The story follows a young boy named Willie, who, after the loss of his father, resolves to support his ailing mother by seeking work. As he ventures into the world, he encounters a pair of gigantic, magical hands that aid him in various challenges. These hands assist him in overcoming obstacles, such as crossing perilous waters and confronting a dangerous ogress while working in her castle. Willie's hard work is continuously supported by these magical hands, ultimately leading to his success as he becomes valued for his industriousness. The tale concludes with Willie returning home, enriched by his experiences, embodying the moral that those who are industrious will reap rewards, a timeless message meant to inspire young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-01-01 Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, David Garcia, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction Work ethic -- Juvenile fiction Ghouls and ogres -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10816 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10816 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133247.0 10816