02563cam a22003733u 4500 33221 UtSlPG 20260610133746.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend), 1827-1916 Father Brighthopes; Or, An Old Clergyman's Vacation Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-07-22 Produced by Darleen Dove, Roger Frank, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Father Brighthopes; Or, An Old Clergyman's Vacation" by J. T. Trowbridge is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around an old clergyman named Father Rensford, who is seeking a peaceful vacation in the countryside, away from the distractions of his usual life. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, the innocence of childhood, and the clash between urban sophistication and rural simplicity. The opening of the novel introduces a chaotic family scene, where Mr. Royden arrives home to find his house filled with the noise and mischief of his children. Through a series of humorous and sometimes poignant interactions, we see the love and tension within this boisterous household. The character of Hepsy, a deformed girl yearning for acceptance, contrasts sharply with the lively children around her. The arrival of Chester, a young man returning home from school, adds another layer to the family dynamic as his presence stirs both excitement and anxiety, especially with the impending visit of Father Rensford. This lively setup sets the stage for the exploration of deeper themes of kindness, judgment, and familial love as the clergyman integrates into this lively household. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Clergy -- Juvenile fiction Farms -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33221 74067 74067