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100 1 _aLeslie, Madeline,
_d1815-1893
245 1 0 _aWhite and black lies
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
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-05-16
520 _a"White and Black Lies: Or, Truth Better than Falsehood" by Madeline Leslie is a moral tale written in the late 19th century. This book explores the themes of honesty and the consequences of deceit through the experiences of a family rendered troubled by their children’s propensity for lying. The narrative prominently features siblings Joseph, Ellen, and Alice, whose struggles with truth have far-reaching implications for their character and relationships. The opening of the story introduces us to Joseph Saunders, a mischievous young boy raised by his Aunt Clarissa after the death of his mother. Through Aunt Clarissa's indulgence, Joseph learns little about accountability, leading to a reckless attitude toward lying. The text further delves into the dynamics among Joseph's siblings—Ellen, who is highly influenced by her strong-willed younger sister, Alice—and the impact of their father's stern yet caring personality on their moral upbringing. As the scene unfolds, it becomes clear that Joseph's small acts of deceit foreshadow larger consequences, setting the stage for a tale rich with moral lessons about the importance of truthfulness and the dangers of habitual lying. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Ira Bradley & Co., 1867
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChristian fiction
653 _aTruthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren -- Religious life -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73637
999 _c114362
_d114362