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100 1 _aLamb, Ruth,
_d1829-1916
245 1 0 _aToo close fisted, and other stories
246 1 _aToo close fisted, and other tales
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-05-22
505 0 _aToo close fisted -- What came of a talk -- It is mother's way -- Nothing beats trying but doing.
520 _a"Too Close Fisted, and Other Stories" by Ruth Lamb is a collection of moral tales likely written in the late 19th century. This book examines the themes of generosity, kindness, and the moral character of individuals within a community. Through various narratives, it reflects on human interactions, the consequences of actions, and the judgments society often makes. The stories within the collection revolve around the contrasting characters of two brothers, Mr. Burton and Mr. James, exploring their differing attitudes towards wealth and generosity. Mr. Burton is depicted as frugal but ultimately thoughtful, choosing to help those in need in less conspicuous ways, while Mr. James, although appearing generous with his small gifts, lacks true depth in character and inadvertently contributes to the misfortunes of others, such as the old woman Ann Willis. Each narrative serves to illustrate lessons about human behavior and morality, emphasizing the importance of genuine kindness over superficial gestures. The collection ultimately presents a reflection on how one's actions reverberate in a close-knit community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: The Religious Tract Society, 1886
653 _aShort stories, English
653 _aDomestic fiction, English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70836
999 _c111562
_d111562