02416cam a22003013u 4500 23918 UtSlPG 20260610133541.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Moodie, Susanna, 1803-1885 The Little Quaker; or, the Triumph of Virtue. A Tale for the Instruction of Youth Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-12-19 Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/CanadianLibraries.) "The Little Quaker; or, the Triumph of Virtue. A Tale for the Instruction of Youth" is a moral tale written for children, likely during the early to mid-19th century. The story focuses on the contrasting behaviors of two disobedient children, George and William Hope, and their virtuous neighbor, Josiah Shirley, a young Quaker. The narrative seeks to impart lessons about kindness, humility, and the importance of virtuous living, emphasizing how these qualities can lead to personal redemption. The plot revolves around the two boys' unkind treatment of Josiah, who attempts to engage them in moral reasoning to improve their behavior. Their misdeeds culminate in a malicious act where they destroy Josiah's garden, leading to their eventual confrontation with their own moral failures, particularly when George’s reckless actions lead to his near-drowning. It is during his recovery that he comes to reflect on his previous conduct, ultimately seeking forgiveness from Josiah. The story ends on a hopeful note as George resolves to amend his ways, illustrating the themes of redemption and the transformative power of friendship and virtue, reaffirming the idea that true character is shown not only in moments of ease but also in challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23918 64940 64940