Sir Gibbie is a novel written by George MacDonald, a Scottish author known for his fairy tales and fantasy novels. The book tells the story of Gibbie, a young boy who has been raised in poverty and neglect. Despite his difficult upbringing, Gibbie is a kind and compassionate child who is loved by all who know him.As he grows older, Gibbie becomes involved in various adventures and encounters a range of characters, from wealthy aristocrats to criminals and beggars. Along the way, he learns important lessons about morality, ...
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Sir Gibbie is a novel written by George MacDonald, a Scottish author known for his fairy tales and fantasy novels. The book tells the story of Gibbie, a young boy who has been raised in poverty and neglect. Despite his difficult upbringing, Gibbie is a kind and compassionate child who is loved by all who know him.As he grows older, Gibbie becomes involved in various adventures and encounters a range of characters, from wealthy aristocrats to criminals and beggars. Along the way, he learns important lessons about morality, compassion, and the true meaning of courage.The novel is set in Scotland during the 19th century and explores themes such as social inequality, faith, and the power of love. MacDonald's writing is known for its poetic language and vivid descriptions, which bring the characters and settings to life in a rich and immersive way.Overall, Sir Gibbie is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that celebrates the resilience and goodness of the human spirit. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages and backgrounds.For more reasons than one, Fergus judged it prudent to tell not even auntie Jean of his intention; but, waiting until the house was quiet, stole softly from his room and repaired to the kitchen --at the other end of the long straggling house, where he sat down, and taking his book, an annual of the beginning of the century, began to read the story of Kathed and Eurelia. Having finished it, he read another. He read and read, but no brownie came. His candle burned into the socket. He lighted another, and read again. Still no brownie appeared, and, hard and straight as was the wooden chair on which he sat, be began to doze. Presently he started wide awake, fancying he heard a noise; but nothing was there.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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