TY - BOOK AU - Robertson,Margaret M. TI - The Inglises; Or, How the Way Opened AV - PZ PY - 2009/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Christian life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Siblings -- Juvenile fiction KW - Children and death -- Juvenile fiction KW - Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction KW - Clergy -- Family relationships -- Juvenile fiction KW - Heaven -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2009-02-24; Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Inglises; Or, How the Way Opened" by Margaret M. Robertson is a novel written in the second half of the 19th century. The story centers on the Reverend Mr. Inglis and his family, who navigate the challenges and moral inquiries of their lives in a rural community, emphasizing themes of religious devotion, social responsibility, and personal integrity. The narrative provides a window into the everyday struggles of its characters, particularly the reverend’s children as they confront their belief systems and the implications of living a righteous life. The opening portion introduces readers to the setting in Gourlay, where the Inglis family awaits the return of Mr. Inglis amid a stormy night. Their dialogue hints at their worries about his journey and showcases their close familial bonds through shared moments of prayer and discussion about faith and life. David, the reverend's son, expresses concern for his father's safety, while conversations among the family reflect on the nature of Christian service, the concept of living a life of purpose, and the struggles of the human condition. This establishes the foundational themes of the novel, unraveling the intricacies of faith and morality as experienced by the Inglis family in their daily lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28179 ER -