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100 1 _aVarious
245 1 0 _aNo and Other Stories Compiled by Uncle Humphrey
246 1 _aUncle Humphrey's Stories
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
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
505 0 _aWilly and the Beggar Girl -- The Good Son -- The Sick Mother -- Cornelia's Prayer -- Forgiveness -- The Guilty Conscience -- Acorn Hollow -- Industry and Idleness -- Envy.
508 _aE-text prepared by Internet Archive; University of Florida; and Christine Gehring and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"No and Other Stories Compiled by Uncle Humphrey" is a collection of moral tales written in the mid-19th century, likely around the early 1850s. This book, intended for children, serves to impart valuable life lessons centered around themes such as obedience, charity, conscience, and the importance of the word "No." Written in a didactic style, the stories aim to guide young readers toward virtuous behavior. The collection consists of various narratives that illustrate moral principles through relatable characters and situations. For instance, the opening story emphasizes the significance of saying "No," showcasing a young boy’s conflict between temptation and obedience, ultimately revealing how his decision safeguarded his life. Other stories, such as "Willy and the Beggar Girl" and "The Good Son," highlight themes of kindness, generosity, and filial duty. Each tale is crafted to resonate with children, encouraging them to develop strong moral character and to understand the implications of their choices in everyday life. Through charming prose and relatable scenarios, Uncle Humphrey’s compilation is both instructive and entertaining for its intended young audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren's stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11129
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