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100 1 _aA. L. O. E.,
_d1821-1893
245 1 4 _aThe sailor's home
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-03-19
520 _a"The sailor's home: Or, the girdle of truth" by A. L. O. E. is a fictional narrative written during the Victorian era. This book delves into the themes of honor, truth, and the challenges faced by a sailor named Ned Franks as he navigates life on land after serving in the Royal Navy. The story explores personal integrity and the consequences of deceit, highlighting the importance of honesty in both personal relationships and societal interactions. In the tale, Ned returns home to his sister Bessy after losing his arm during his naval service. He aims to settle into a quieter life, but soon finds himself embroiled in a community scandal when he is wrongfully accused of vandalism against a neighbor’s property. As he grapples with the repercussions of a lie and the various characters that surround him—including a manipulative sister and a judgmental landlord—Ned strives to uphold the values of truth and integrity. With the help of Mr. Curtis, the local vicar, Ned's character is ultimately vindicated, underscoring the central message that truth prevails and that one's integrity is paramount. The book offers a blend of drama and moral lessons, making it a reflective read on honesty and its crucial role in human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Gall & Inglis, 1875
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSiblings -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aTruthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aDiligence -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMalicious mischief -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73200
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