02513cam a22003613u 4500 24160 UtSlPG 20260610133544.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT PZ Schmid, Christoph von, 1768-1854 Blumenkörbchen. English The Basket of Flowers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-01-04 Produced by David Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Basket of Flowers" by Christoph von Schmid is a children's novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set in Germany and follows the life of Mary, the daughter of a humble gardener named James Rode, highlighting themes of faith, virtue, and the consequences of misfortune. As they enjoy a simple life filled with beauty and love, Mary's life takes a dramatic turn when she is wrongfully accused of stealing a ring, leading to a series of trials that test her character and resilience. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to James and his beloved daughter Mary, who share a deep bond nurtured by their devout Christian faith and a love for gardening. As James teaches Mary valuable life lessons, they cultivate their garden and enjoy their modest but fulfilling life. However, the peace is shattered when Mary inadvertently encounters the Countess's daughter and offers her flowers, which leads to an unexpected friendship. This relationship sets off a chain of events culminating in Mary's wrongful accusation of theft, bringing heartache and tribulation to both her and her father. The opening chapters emphasize the importance of integrity and trust in God, establishing the foundation for Mary's journey through hardship and her unwavering belief in divine justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories, German -- Translations into English Charlton, Watson Evans, W. E. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24160 65161 65161