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100 1 _aWrench, Matilda,
_d-1866
245 1 4 _aThe Highland glen
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-05-16
508 _aBob Taylor, Fay Dunn and the 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 Highland Glen; or, Plenty and Famine" by Matilda Wrench is a novel written during the mid-19th century, specifically around the 1840s. It captures the stark contrast between abundance and extreme hardship faced by Highland families during periods of prosperity and famine. The story likely addresses themes of community, resilience, and faith in the context of social and economic struggles. The narrative primarily revolves around the M’Kenzie family, showcasing their lives in the beautiful yet harsh landscape of the western Highlands of Argyleshire. Initially portrayed in a light of joy and hospitality, the family's situation drastically changes with the onset of famine caused by crop failures, bringing about destitution and suffering. As the family grapples with hunger and loss, Matilda Wrench delves into their daily struggles, highlighting the father's tireless efforts to provide for his children, the mother's unwavering faith, and the impact of their dire circumstances on their spiritual and emotional well-being. Ultimately, the novel examines the strength of familial bonds and the profound influence of faith during times of despair, concluding with a call for compassion towards those in need. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: B. Wertheim, 1847
653 _aFamines -- Scotland -- Highlands -- History -- 19th century
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/highlandglen00wrengoog
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70779
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