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100	1		_aWalton, O. F., Mrs., _d1849-1939
245	1	0	_aChristie's old organ
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-07-04
508			_aE-text prepared by Joel Erickson, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Christie's Old Organ: Or Home, Sweet Home" by Mrs. O. F. Walton is a poignant novel likely written in the late 19th century. It centers on the lives of two seemingly forgotten characters—an old man named Treffy and a ragged boy named Christie—who find comfort and companionship amid their struggles. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the search for a sense of belonging, all underscored by the haunting melodies of an old barrel-organ that evokes memories of home and security. The opening of the book introduces readers to the bleak reality of Treffy, who plays his barrel-organ in a dreary lodging house, a reflection of his own loneliness and the neglect he feels from society. As he plays the familiar tune "Home, Sweet Home," a young boy, Christie, is drawn to the sound, reliving memories of his mother. The early chapters depict a growing friendship between the two, as Christie finds solace in Treffy's music while caring for him as Treffy's health declines. These early moments set the stage for an exploration of hope, faith, and the enduring connection between human beings in their darkest hours. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653			_aPoverty -- Juvenile fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21997
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