02537cam a22003493u 4500 17069 UtSlPG 20260610133411.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Ewing, Juliana Horatia, 1841-1885 A Great Emergency and Other Tales 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 2005-11-15 A Great Emergency -- A Very Ill-Tempered Family -- Our Field -- Madam Liberality. Juliet Sutherland, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "A Great Emergency and Other Tales" by Juliana Horatia Ewing is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book primarily revolves around the adventures and experiences of young characters, particularly focusing on siblings Rupert, Henrietta, and Charlie, as they navigate life’s challenges and the concept of "emergency" in a playful and imaginative manner. The themes explore childhood innocence, family dynamics, and the joys and fears of growing up. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Rupert, the eldest sibling, who takes it upon himself to prepare his younger brother Charlie and sister Henrietta for various emergencies by conducting lectures based on an old yellow leather book. They engage in imaginative role-playing scenarios, exploring concepts like drowning, fires, and other crises, striving to instill courage and "presence of mind." Their playful dynamic is showcased through a blend of admiration, rivalry, and the occasional squabble, foreshadowing their forthcoming adventures as they yearn for excitement in their otherwise routine lives. This foundation sets the stage for a series of events that will see them confronting real-life challenges, fueling their quest for adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's stories Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Family -- Juvenile fiction Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17069 58457 58457