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100 1 _aCrowquill, Alfred,
_d1804-1872
245 1 4 _aThe Giant Hands; or, the Reward of Industry
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
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 2004-01-01
508 _aProduced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, David Garcia, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"The Giant Hands; or, the Reward of Industry" by Alfred Crowquill is a children's fairy tale written in the mid-19th century, reflecting the Victorian era's values and storytelling style. This whimsical narrative revolves around the importance of hard work, industry, and perseverance, illustrating how diligence can lead to success and rewards. The story follows a young boy named Willie, who, after the loss of his father, resolves to support his ailing mother by seeking work. As he ventures into the world, he encounters a pair of gigantic, magical hands that aid him in various challenges. These hands assist him in overcoming obstacles, such as crossing perilous waters and confronting a dangerous ogress while working in her castle. Willie's hard work is continuously supported by these magical hands, ultimately leading to his success as he becomes valued for his industriousness. The tale concludes with Willie returning home, enriched by his experiences, embodying the moral that those who are industrious will reap rewards, a timeless message meant to inspire young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFairy tales
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aWork ethic -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGhouls and ogres -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10816
999 _c52265
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