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041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
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100	1		_aAnonymous
245	1	4	_aThe Foundling of the Wreck
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2022-05-11
508			_aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"The Foundling of the Wreck" by Anonymous is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of early 18th-century Russia, the narrative follows the life of a young boy named Gerald, who is rescued from a shipwreck by a kind fisherman and his wife. The book delves into themes of kindness, sacrifice, and the quest for identity, as it explores Gerald's journey from a foundling to discovering his noble heritage and the impact of his upbringing. The story begins with a dramatic shipwreck that leaves an infant, Gerald, orphaned and washed ashore. He is taken in by a poor fisherman, Michael Kopt, and his devoted wife, Margaret, who raise him as their own. As Gerald grows, he becomes fond of his adoptive parents and is eager to learn, despite their humble means. A twist of fate leads him to encounter the Emperor Peter the Great, and through a brave sacrifice to save his father figure, Michael, Gerald's true lineage as a Polish noble is revealed. The narrative unravels the emotional journey of self-discovery, loyalty, and the significance of one's actions in shaping their destiny, ultimately culminating in a poignant reunion with his biological mother. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited Kingdom: Groombridge and Sons, 1845
653			_aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aBiographical fiction
653			_aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aFoundlings -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aEnslaved persons -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aKings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aPeter I, Emperor of Russia, 1672-1725 -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aRussia -- History -- Peter I, 1689-1725 -- Juvenile fiction
700	1		_aWhymper, Edward, _d1840-1911
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68050
999			_c108872 _d108872