02622cam a22003973u 4500 12315 UtSlPG 20260610133307.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Sherwood, Mary Martha, 1775-1851 Shanty the Blacksmith; a Tale of Other Times Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-05-01 Produced by Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Shanty the Blacksmith; a Tale of Other Times" by Mary Martha Sherwood is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. Set in a time before the spirit of revolution altered societal manners, the story unfolds in a wild border region between England and Scotland. Central to the narrative is Mr. Dymock, a young laird struggling with his family's decline, who turns to blacksmith Shanty for help in creating an innovative plough, while also navigating the complexities of his domestic life and relationships. The opening of the novel introduces the rundown Dymock's Tower and its eccentric inhabitants, particularly Mr. Dymock and his housekeeper, Mrs. Margaret. Mr. Dymock's aspirations as an inventor are contrasted with the old blacksmith's traditional skills and wisdom. As he attempts to encourage innovation through Shanty's forge, he inadvertently brings changes to the household dynamic, particularly upon the arrival of a mysterious young stranger and a beggar woman with children. The chapter culminates in an intriguing mix of domestic challenges and hints at deeper mysteries surrounding Tamar, a foundling child, thus foreshadowing future developments in the narrative regarding identity and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Kindness -- Juvenile fiction Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction Diligence -- Juvenile fiction Wealth -- Juvenile fiction Abduction -- Juvenile fiction Blacksmiths -- Juvenile fiction Romanies -- England -- Juvenile fiction Jews -- England -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12315 53733 53733