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100 1 _aSargent, Lucius M.
_q(Lucius Manlius),
_d1786-1867
245 1 0 _aMy Mother's Gold Ring: Founded on Fact :
_bEighth Edition
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-03-08
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"My Mother's Gold Ring: Founded on Fact" by Lucius M. Sargent is a narrative that blends both fiction and moral lessons, likely written in the early 19th century. This work, which falls under the category of a moral tale, revolves around the challenges and tribulations faced by a family due to alcoholism. It powerfully addresses themes of addiction, redemption, and the influence of familial relationships, particularly highlighting the emotional struggles of a wife as she attempts to guide her husband back to sobriety. The story follows Jenny and George, a couple whose life is turned upside down when George succumbs to the allure of alcohol after a seemingly innocent drunkenness takes hold of him. As Jenny navigates the pain and devastation wrought by her husband’s addiction, she reflects on past happiness and the joy of family life. The sentimental gold ring, a cherished token from Jenny’s mother, becomes a symbol of hope and resilience. Ultimately, through prayer, support from a compassionate neighbor, and the strength of love, George is reformed, leading him to sign a temperance pledge—a key moment of transformation that restores his dignity and the family's stability. This tale serves not only as a cautionary account but also as an uplifting narrative about overcoming adversity through personal responsibility and the power of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTemperance -- Fiction
653 _aDrinking of alcoholic beverages -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39080
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