Project Gutenberg 2008-10-07 Public domain in the USA. 140 Warner, Susan 1819 1885 Wetherell, Elizabeth Warner, Susan Bogert The Old Helmet, Volume I Produced by Daniel Fromont "The Old Helmet, Volume I" by Susan Warner is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of Eleanor Powle, a spirited young woman navigating her emotions and beliefs in the context of relationships and societal expectations during a time dominated by traditional values. The book begins with a visit to the ruins of an ancient priory, where Eleanor's interaction with Mr. Rhys provides insights into her character and the exploration of complex themes such as faith, personal growth, and the contrasting beliefs represented by different characters. At the start of the narrative, Eleanor is portrayed amidst a group of companions exploring the picturesque ruins, where conversations hint at deeper philosophical and spiritual themes. Mr. Rhys, a quiet yet insightful man, engages Eleanor in discussions about religion, the concept of a “helmet of salvation,” and the turmoil surrounding her feelings of safety and protection from life's uncertainties. As a thunderstorm surprises them, it acts as a catalyst for Eleanor's internal struggle. The opening chapters intricately weave interactions between Eleanor and her companions, setting the stage for both her emotional journey and the exploration of significant moral questions that she will face throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christian life -- Fiction Courtship -- Fiction Missionaries -- Fiction Salvation -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 636086 2025-08-11T06:43:40.386503 text/html 635930 2025-01-11T10:10:06.817696 text/html 298577 2025-08-11T06:43:48.723422 application/epub+zip 308475 2025-08-11T06:43:42.315469 application/epub+zip 308474 2025-08-11T06:43:41.160447 application/epub+zip 544512 2025-08-11T06:43:53.564398 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 505415 2025-08-11T06:43:47.850420 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 458148 2022-09-12T11:32:06.831625 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 572371 2025-08-11T06:43:39.812498 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 572182 2021-01-04T05:41:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 572173 2021-01-04T05:41:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19829 2025-08-11T06:43:53.700387 application/rdf+xml 12679 2025-08-11T06:43:41.649442 image/jpeg 3769 2025-08-11T06:43:41.404449 image/jpeg 213176 2021-01-04T05:41:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 213131 2021-01-04T05:41:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 294917 2025-08-11T06:43:40.433506 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