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100 1 _aMacDonald, George,
_d1824-1905
245 1 4 _aThe Seaboard Parish, Complete
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aSequel to: Annals of a quiet neighborhood.
500 _aSequel: The vicar's daughter.
500 _aRelease date is 2005-07-01
508 _aText file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Seaboard Parish, Complete" by George MacDonald is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the life and reflections of a clergyman who temporarily takes charge of a friend’s parish, providing insights into family dynamics, spirituality, and the trials of life. The opening chapters introduce key characters, including the clergyman, his family, and specifically his daughter Constance, whose experiences and growth become pivotal in exploring deeper themes of faith, love, and human connection. The opening of the novel presents a thoughtful and introspective clergyman preparing to share his family's story with his readers. He reflects on the nature of storytelling, addressing his audience as if they were his grandchildren, and considers the implications of aging and wisdom. The narrative then transitions to the celebration of Constance’s birthday, highlighting her joyful spirit and the bond between her and her father. These early interactions illuminate the warmth of their family life, while foreshadowing challenges ahead, including Constance's tragic accident that leads to a serious injury. This moment marks a significant turning point, setting the stage for a journey of growth, faith, and resilience within the family amid hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian fiction
653 _aNeighborhoods -- Scotland -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8562
999 _c50544
_d50544