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100	1		_aField, Eugene, _d1850-1895
245	1	2	_aA Little Book of Profitable Tales
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-12-01
505	0		_aThe first Christmas tree -- The symbol and the saint -- The coming of the prince -- The mouse and the moonbeam -- The divell's Chrystmasse -- The mountain and the sea -- The robin and the violet -- The oak-tree and the ivy -- Margaret: a pearl -- The springtime -- Rodolph and his king -- The Hampshire hills -- Ezra's Thanksgivin' out West -- Ludwig and Eloise -- Fido's little friend -- The old man -- Bill, the lokil editor -- The little yaller baby -- The cyclopeedy -- Dock Stebbins -- The fairies of Pesth.
508			_aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Sheila Vogtmann and PG Distributed Proofreaders.
520			_a"A Little Book of Profitable Tales" by Eugene Field is a collection of charming short stories written in the late 19th century. The book features a range of whimsical narratives that explore themes of love, sacrifice, and the beauty of small moments in life, often through the eyes of children, animals, and nature. Each tale, from the journey of a little Christmas tree to the poignant story of a robin and a violet, is infused with gentle humor and moral lessons, inviting readers to reflect on the values of kindness and faith. The opening portion of the book begins with an affectionate dedication by the author to his daughter and an introduction by Edward E. Hale, who praises Field's straightforward and heartfelt writing style. The first story, "The First Christmas Tree," depicts a magical scene in a forest where trees and angels celebrate the birth of a child. We encounter the cedar trees filled with wonder at the celestial happenings and a humble little tree, honored by the visit of angels. The narrative evokes a sense of innocence and joy, capturing the enchantment of Christmas while hinting at deeper meanings of hope and guardianship, setting the tone for the poignant tales that follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories, American
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9485
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