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100 1 _aDay, Thomas,
_d1748-1789
245 1 4 _aThe History of Little Jack, a Foundling
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
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 2013-05-25
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton, Matthew Wheaton 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"The History of Little Jack, a Foundling" by Thomas Day is a moral tale written in the early 19th century. This book tells the story of a young boy who is raised under unusual circumstances by a poor old man and a goat after being abandoned as an infant. The narrative encapsulates themes such as kindness, resilience, and the importance of moral education in overcoming adversity. The story begins with the old soldier discovering Little Jack, the foundling, in the wilderness and deciding to take him under his care. Jack grows up in a humble yet nurturing environment, learning values from his adoptive father. As he matures, he faces various challenges, including the death of his father and his journey into the world to seek work. Despite his struggles, Jack remains industrious and kind-hearted, eventually finding his way to success and happiness. Through encounters that test his character and reveal his strengths, the narrative emphasizes the importance of virtue and perseverance, suggesting that one's origins do not determine one's destiny as long as they uphold good morals and faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFoundlings -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYouth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSoldiers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChild soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aTatars -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42805
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