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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aPower, Philip Bennett,
_d1822-1899
245 1 4 _aThe One Moss-Rose
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
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 2007-04-26
508 _aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.)
520 _a"The One Moss-Rose" by Philip Bennett Power is a moralistic tale written in the late 19th century. This novel explores themes of suffering, forgiveness, and the significance of humility and gratitude through the lives of its characters. The story contrasts the lives of two boys from very different social backgrounds, highlighting the values that endure beyond material wealth. The narrative centers around young Jacob Dobbin, a crippled boy who cherishes a single moss-rose bush, which becomes a symbol of his innocence and suffering. When James Courtenay, the son of a wealthy squire, carelessly destroys the rose, it leads to Jacob's tragic demise from heartbreak. This incident burdens James with overwhelming guilt, driving him into a feverish state as he grapples with the consequences of his actions. Ultimately, the story culminates in James's redemption as he transforms after a life-altering illness, resulting in a heartfelt reconciliation with Jacob’s father, Leonard Dobbin, and a promise of care for Jacob's legacy. The book serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impacts of kindness, the importance of compassion, and the redemption that can emerge from sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren -- Death -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSelfishness -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21217
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