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100 1 _aMacleod, Norman,
_d1812-1872
245 1 4 _aThe Gold Thread: A Story for the Young
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-07-12
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Viv and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Gold Thread: A Story for the Young" by Norman Macleod is a children's story written in the late 19th century. The book follows the adventures of a young prince named Eric, who loses his way in a dark forest and learns important life lessons about trust, obedience, and the pursuit of righteousness through various trials and encounters. The narrative emphasizes the significance of following divine guidance, represented by the gold thread given to Eric by his father, which symbolizes doing what is right despite temptations and dangers. In the story, Eric's adventures begin when he gets lost in a vast forest, leading him to meet various characters, including the wild swineherd Wolf. Together, they face numerous challenges and temptations, such as a cunning robber named Ralph and a fierce lion. Throughout his journey, Eric is reminded of the importance of his gold thread, which represents his duty and moral compass. Ultimately, the story culminates in Eric's realization of the value of love, truth, and the consequences of his choices, leading him back to his father and home, celebrated by his family and friends. The tale serves as a moral guide for young readers, teaching them the virtues of faith, perseverance, and kindness. (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/26039
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