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Title: The Poorhouse Waif and His Divine Teacher: A True Story
Credits: This eBook was produced by Joel Erickson, Charles Franks, Juliet Sutherland
Summary: "The Poorhouse Waif and His Divine Teacher: A True Story" by Isabel C. Byrum is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around a young boy, Edwin, who is abandoned by his neglectful mother into the harsh environment of a poorhouse, where he faces dire circumstances and emotional turmoil. The story unfolds as Edwin learns life lessons through suffering and the influence of divine oversight, presenting themes of compassion, resilience, and the search for a loving connection in a harsh world. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Edwin's precarious situation as he is left by his mother, Mrs. Fischer, at a county poorhouse. The scene reveals his initial abandonment and the care he quickly receives from Mr. and Mrs. Engler, the poorhouse stewards, who are overwhelmed with their responsibilities. Edwin's mother, deeply troubled by her own circumstances, defies societal norms by deserting her infant son, which sets the stage for Edwin's unending struggle for acceptance and love. This opening portion establishes a backdrop of neglect and hardship while hinting at Edwin's intrinsic goodness, setting the tone for his journey of spiritual growth and self-discovery amidst the trials he faces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Byrum, Isabel C. (Isabel Coston), 1870-1938
EBook No.: 7036
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
Subject: Christian life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Poorhouse Waif and His Divine Teacher: A True Story
Credits: This eBook was produced by Joel Erickson, Charles Franks, Juliet Sutherland
Summary: "The Poorhouse Waif and His Divine Teacher: A True Story" by Isabel C. Byrum is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around a young boy, Edwin, who is abandoned by his neglectful mother into the harsh environment of a poorhouse, where he faces dire circumstances and emotional turmoil. The story unfolds as Edwin learns life lessons through suffering and the influence of divine oversight, presenting themes of compassion, resilience, and the search for a loving connection in a harsh world. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Edwin's precarious situation as he is left by his mother, Mrs. Fischer, at a county poorhouse. The scene reveals his initial abandonment and the care he quickly receives from Mr. and Mrs. Engler, the poorhouse stewards, who are overwhelmed with their responsibilities. Edwin's mother, deeply troubled by her own circumstances, defies societal norms by deserting her infant son, which sets the stage for Edwin's unending struggle for acceptance and love. This opening portion establishes a backdrop of neglect and hardship while hinting at Edwin's intrinsic goodness, setting the tone for his journey of spiritual growth and self-discovery amidst the trials he faces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Byrum, Isabel C. (Isabel Coston), 1870-1938
EBook No.: 7036
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 68
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
Subject: Christian life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.