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100 1 _aA. L. O. E.,
_d1821-1893
245 1 0 _aPrecepts in Practice; or, Stories Illustrating the Proverbs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
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 2019-01-30
505 0 _aThe two sons -- The prisoner released -- The mother's return -- The friend in need -- Forbidden ground -- Clouds and sunshine -- The great plague -- The green velvet dress -- False friends -- Courage and candour -- The sailor's resolve -- The gipsies -- Friends in need -- The old pauper -- The beautiful villa.
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing, Richard Hulse 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"Precepts in Practice; or, Stories Illustrating the Proverbs" by A. L. O. E. is a collection of moral stories written in the late 19th century. The tales aim to illustrate biblical teachings, specifically the moral lessons derived from the Book of Proverbs, focusing on themes such as obedience, family love, and the consequences of one's actions. Each story is intended for young readers, emphasizing the importance of virtue and wisdom in daily life. The opening of the book introduces a parable about two brothers, Paul and Harry Fane, highlighting the contrasting paths they take regarding their responsibilities towards their ill mother. While Paul is carefree and disobeys his mother's wishes by playing joyfully on the ice, Harry dutifully attends to her needs at home, embodying compassion and respect for parental authority. The narrative poignantly illustrates the consequences of their choices, leading to profound regret for Paul when he faces their mother's death, while Harry is left with warm memories of his love for her. Through these characters, the book sets the tone for the moral lessons that will be expressed throughout, showcasing the difference between foolishness and wisdom in action. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren's stories
653 _aBible. Proverbs -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58791
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