02489cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500540015926400510021330000470026433600260031133700260033733800360036350000310039950800470043052013880047753400450186565300400191065300500195065300470200065300440204785600430209199900170213434491UtSlPG20260610133804.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aKingston, William Henry Giles,d1814-188010aRalph Clavering; Or, We Must Try Before We Can Do 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2010-11-29 aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England a"Ralph Clavering; Or, We Must Try Before We Can Do" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel likely written during the Victorian era. The book revolves around themes of personal growth, morality, and social justice, focusing on the lives of young characters Ralph Clavering and Lilly Vernon as they navigate their respective struggles and moral dilemmas within the context of their social standings. The story begins with the arrival of Lilly Vernon at Clavering Hall, where she becomes acquainted with her cousin Ralph, who is indulged and often tyrannical. Lilly, having lost her parents, is determined to maintain her education and better herself, contrasting sharply with Ralph’s reckless nature. A series of events, including Ralph’s near-fatal accident and their ensuing adventures involving a gipsy family in need, serve as catalysts for Ralph’s character development. As they face various challenges, including rioting peasants and the threat to their lives, the story ultimately culminates in revelations about their true identities, moral lessons about kindness and humility, and the importance of trying to improve oneself, exemplified by Lilly’s unwavering support and encouragement. As Ralph grows, shaped by the events they encounter, the narrative reflects on themes of self-discovery and social responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction aSocial classes -- England -- Juvenile fiction aSnobs and snobbishness -- Juvenile fiction aRomanies -- England -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34491 c75337d75337