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100	1		_aMitford, Mary Russell, _d1787-1855
245	1	4	_aThe Ground-Ash
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 2007-10-02
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"The Ground-Ash" by Mary Russell Mitford is a pastoral tale written during the early 19th century. This piece primarily focuses on a serene interaction between nature and human connection, reflecting on themes of poverty, innocence, and the beauty of rural life. Mitford’s writing captures the delicate balance of human emotion and nature's splendor in a setting that anchors deeply in the English countryside. The story revolves around the author's encounters with two impoverished yet resilient children, Harry and Bessy Leigh, as she gathers wildflowers in Everley Woods. Through their simple yet heartfelt conversations, the children share their struggles with poverty and aspirations for a better life, emphasizing their industrious nature despite their hardships. As the narrative unfolds, the author describes their evolving circumstances, marking a journey of growth and change. The relationship between the author and the children grows, highlighting the impact of small, thoughtful gestures on the lives of those less fortunate. The tale culminates in a poignant moment of generosity when one of the author's companions, Dick, gives the children some valuable ground-ash branches, illustrating the themes of kindness and communal support in times of need. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories
653			_aPoor children -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22846
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