Project Gutenberg 2004-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 125 Bacheller, Irving 1859 1950 Bacheller, Addison Irving Darrel of the Blessed Isles Produced by Al Haines "Darrel of the Blessed Isles" by Irving Bacheller is a novel written in the early 20th century, reflecting themes of personal growth and the quest for identity amid life's challenges. The narrative follows a character named Sidney Trove, a boy of mysterious origins, who is raised by the Allens in a rural, simplistic life. As he grows, Trove grapples with the enigmas of his identity, shaped by his early experiences, the kindness of those around him, and his aspirations for a brighter future. The opening of the novel introduces Sidney Trove, who is discovered as a small child in a red sleigh by Theron Allen and his wife, amidst a snowbound landscape. Trove's arrival is mystifying; he speaks an unfamiliar language, showcasing his unknown origins. As he integrates into the Allen family, he quickly adapts to his new life, eventually thriving physically and intellectually. As the chapters unfold, they establish a rich backdrop of rural life, characterized by hard work, nature, and the steadfast morals of the characters, while hinting at the adventures and growth that await Trove on his journey toward self-discovery. The narrative ultimately invites readers to explore themes of belonging, the power of kindness, and the impact of personal choices in shaping one's destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 92.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 471214 2025-08-05T13:59:27.820131 text/html 471103 471048 2024-11-05T15:53:20.532406 2023-10-06T04:08:32.809870 text/html text/html 243631 2025-08-05T13:59:35.581127 application/epub+zip 248937 2025-08-05T13:59:29.777120 application/epub+zip 248937 2025-08-05T13:59:28.508144 application/epub+zip 449762 2025-08-05T13:59:39.867121 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 406337 2025-08-05T13:59:34.746136 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368103 2022-09-06T18:49:35.059843 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 410082 2025-08-05T13:59:27.375148 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 390330 2024-10-28T19:12:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16637 2025-08-05T13:59:40.005059 application/rdf+xml 11957 2025-08-05T13:59:28.999195 image/jpeg 3320 2025-08-05T13:59:28.752125 image/jpeg 238605 2025-08-05T13:59:27.857122 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia