Project Gutenberg 2023-09-09 Public domain in the USA. 95 Pansy 1841 1930 Alden, Isabella Macdonald Alden, Mrs. G. R. (Isabella) Alden, Isabella M. 2012658841 Danger Cliff, and other stories $aBoston :$bD. Lothrop and Company, $c1884. Danger Cliff -- My mocking-bird -- "Letter for me, Sir?" -- A queer kind of salt -- Joseph and Richard -- The broken promise -- Grandmother's darlings -- "Circumstances alter cases" -- Noble and Tricksy -- Giessbach -- A bit of logic -- Interlaken -- White and clean -- "Boy wanted" -- Sightseeing -- Slings and stones. "Danger Cliff, and other stories by Pansy" is a collection of short stories written by Isabella Alden during the late 19th century. This book presents a series of moral tales that carry valuable lessons aimed primarily at a young audience, exploring themes of bravery, honesty, and the virtues of caution in the face of temptation. Alden's writing reflects the educational and moralistic tendencies of her time, particularly within the context of the Victorian era, emphasizing ethical behavior in its various narratives. The stories within this collection, including the titular "Danger Cliff," center around characters faced with moral dilemmas or life challenges that require them to make choices, often with serious consequences. For instance, "Danger Cliff" presents a wealthy gentleman who learns the importance of avoiding unnecessary risks while driving his family close to a dangerous chasm. Other tales, like "My Mocking-Bird" and "The Broken Promise," delve into the beauty of nature and the significance of keeping one's word, respectively. Throughout the collection, Alden uses relatable situations and young characters to impart wisdom, encouraging readers to reflect on their actions and the moral implications of their choices, reinforcing moral lessons that resonate with the audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20230905173302alden 1884 US Reading ease score: 89.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Children's stories PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading 111715 2025-06-28T09:47:25.802546 text/html 108839 2023-09-09T13:10:42 text/html 1510249 2025-06-28T09:47:28.471530 application/epub+zip 1510213 2025-06-28T09:47:26.364537 application/epub+zip 105920 2025-06-28T09:47:26.057518 application/epub+zip 1562583 2025-06-28T09:47:30.174567 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1541996 2025-06-28T09:47:28.179524 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 97386 2025-06-28T09:47:25.543503 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97368 2023-09-09T13:10:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17122 2025-06-28T09:47:30.303485 application/rdf+xml 15060 2025-06-28T09:47:26.137498 image/jpeg 2012 2025-06-28T09:47:26.097503 image/jpeg 1591773 2023-09-09T13:10:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 1748521 2025-06-28T09:47:25.854607 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