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100	1		_aOptic, Oliver, _d1822-1897
245	1	0	_aUncle Ben
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
490	1		_aRiverdale story books; 5.
500			_aRelease date is 2023-12-05
508			_aBob Taylor, Aaron Adrignola 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"Uncle Ben: A story for little folks" by Oliver Optic is a children's book written in the mid-19th century. It is a charming story that revolves around themes of kindness, understanding, and the transformation of relationships. The narrative captures the essence of childhood adventure and innocence against the backdrop of small-town life, illustrating the impact of compassion and friendship. The story follows a group of children who, on a hot July day, venture into the pasture to pick strawberries. While there, they encounter Uncle Ben, an old man known for his gruff demeanor and solitary life as a former sailor. Initially wary of him due to his reputation, two brave girls, Flora and Nellie, approach him to request water. In a surprising turn, Uncle Ben helps them and agrees to share a story from his past at sea. As the children assist him with his chores, they discover his kind nature beneath his crusty exterior. Through their genuine interaction, Uncle Ben transforms from an isolated and misunderstood figure into a beloved storyteller, promoting the idea that kindness can bridge generational gaps and change perceptions. The story concludes with the community embracing Uncle Ben, highlighting the importance of treating others with compassion and respect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cBoston: Lee and Shepard, 1862
653			_aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aKindness -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aSailors -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aPride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction
700	1		_aAndrew, John, _d1815-1870
830		0	_aRiverdale story books; 5.
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/unclebenstoryfor00adam/page/n12/mode/1up
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72325
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