02303cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500290014326400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850800310038952013610042053400450178165300300182665300250185665300280188165300250190985600430193426829UtSlPG20260610133619.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWarner, Susan,d1819-188514aThe Old Helmet, Volume I 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-10-07  aProduced by Daniel Fromont  a"The Old Helmet, Volume I" by Susan Warner is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of Eleanor Powle, a spirited young woman navigating her emotions and beliefs in the context of relationships and societal expectations during a time dominated by traditional values. The book begins with a visit to the ruins of an ancient priory, where Eleanor's interaction with Mr. Rhys provides insights into her character and the exploration of complex themes such as faith, personal growth, and the contrasting beliefs represented by different characters.  At the start of the narrative, Eleanor is portrayed amidst a group of companions exploring the picturesque ruins, where conversations hint at deeper philosophical and spiritual themes. Mr. Rhys, a quiet yet insightful man, engages Eleanor in discussions about religion, the concept of a “helmet of salvation,” and the turmoil surrounding her feelings of safety and protection from life's uncertainties. As a thunderstorm surprises them, it acts as a catalyst for Eleanor's internal struggle. The opening chapters intricately weave interactions between Eleanor and her companions, setting the stage for both her emotional journey and the exploration of significant moral questions that she will face throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristian life -- Fiction  aCourtship -- Fiction  aMissionaries -- Fiction  aSalvation -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26829