Wentworth, May creator text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Fairy Tales from Gold Lands: Second Series" by May Wentworth is a collection of fairy tales written in the late 19th century. This enchanting volume features a variety of stories set against the backdrop of the picturesque landscapes of California, often filled with magical elements and moral lessons. The collection highlights themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of life, as characters navigate their destinies through both hardship and fortune. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the poignant tale of "The Little Lace-Maker," set on a cold Christmas Eve in Bruges. The narrative contrasts the joyful preparations of well-to-do children excited for the festivities with the sorrowful plight of a poor orphan girl, left alone and forgotten in her attic room. As the story unfolds, we witness the stark realities of poverty, loss, and longing, culminating in a heartbreaking yet serene moment as the little girl peacefully passes away, touched by the beauty of the church bells and Christmas spirit. This setting and emotional depth resonate throughout the collection, inviting readers to reflect on the significance of compassion and the connections that bridge disparate lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) The little lace-maker -- Golden Snow -- Gracia and Catrina -- The dancing sunbeam -- The young gold-seeker -- The wishing cap -- Crimson Tuft -- Snowdrop and Rosebud -- Lazarus and Bummer. Release date is 2018-01-19 Produced by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Fairy tales Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Christmas -- Juvenile fiction California -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56401 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56401 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134311.0 56401