John Williams : or The sailor boy by Dorothea Lynde Dix
"John Williams: or The Sailor Boy" by Dorothea Lynde Dix is a moral tale written in the early 19th century. This book, which can be categorized as a narrative fiction, discusses themes of redemption, the effects of environment on youth, and the importance of education and kindness in transforming lives. It captures the struggles of a young boy, navigating the harsh realities of an orphaned life and looking for hope amid adversity.
The story centers around John Williams, a destitute boy who has escaped from an almshouse and is found wandering the streets. After being rescued by a kind-hearted woman, John is taken in and offered the chance for a new life through love, education, and religious instruction. As he learns to read and write, his character gradually transforms from a reckless and neglected child into a responsible young man. The narrative follows his journey as he overcomes the influences of his troubled past, learns the values of honesty and hard work, and eventually embarks on a voyage at sea while carrying the lessons of piety instilled in him. The story concludes with a poignant reflection on moral integrity and the potential for goodness in every individual, emphasizing the power of kindness and education to reshape a life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Dix, Dorothea Lynde, 1802-1887 |
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| Engraver | Hartwell, Alonzo, 1805-1873 |
| Title | John Williams : or The sailor boy |
| Original Publication | United States: Bowles and Dearborn, 1827. |
| Credits | Produced by hekula03, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Temperance -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71036 |
| Release Date | Jun 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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