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Sir Gibbie

Sir Gibbie

MacDonald, George

Paperback

Christian FictionClassic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419147439
ISBN13: 9781419147432
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 408
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.89 Width: 7.62 Depth: 9.22
Language: English
Sir Gibbie is a novel written by George MacDonald, a Scottish author, and poet. The book tells the story of Gibbie, a young boy who lives in poverty in the Scottish Highlands. Despite his difficult circumstances, Gibbie is a kind and compassionate child who always tries to help those in need. As the story progresses, Gibbie meets a wealthy woman named Lady Arabella, who takes an interest in him and decides to take him under her wing. She introduces him to a world of luxury and privilege, but Gibbie remains humble and true to his roots, never forgetting his humble beginnings.Throughout the novel, Gibbie faces many challenges and obstacles, including prejudice and discrimination from those who view him as an inferior due to his poverty and lack of education. However, he perseveres and ultimately triumphs over his adversities, proving that kindness, compassion, and a strong moral compass can overcome any obstacle.Sir Gibbie is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of resilience, perseverance, and the power of kindness. It is a classic piece of literature that continues to resonate with 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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