Project Gutenberg 2023-10-18 Public domain in the USA. 130 Lamb, Ruth 1829 1916 Buck, Ruth Lamb, Mrs. (Ruth) Lamb, Ruth Buck Arthur Glyn : $b and other stories $aLondon :$bThe Religious Tract Society, $c1890. Arthur Glyn's Christmas-box -- Six milestones: a Christmas memory -- Finished at Christmas -- A cuckoo in the nest -- Her Majesty's mail-bags -- Only a servant. "Arthur Glyn and Other Stories" by Ruth Lamb is a collection of narratives likely written in the late 19th century. The book features a range of stories, beginning with the titular tale "Arthur Glyn's Christmas Box," which introduces readers to the life of Arthur Worsley Glyn, a devoted curate facing various hardships in his life while aspiring to support his family and fulfill his duties. Throughout these stories, themes of self-sacrifice, familial love, and the essence of Christmas unfold. The opening of "Arthur Glyn and Other Stories" sets a somber tone against the backdrop of a drizzly Christmas, where the villagers lament the unseasonable weather that feels contrary to traditional festivities. We are introduced to Arthur Glyn, who reflects on his challenging life and the burdens he bears for his family's sake, particularly due to the irresponsible actions of his father. As Arthur navigates his emotions and struggles, he is portrayed as a figure of quiet strength and faith, embodying a hero’s mentality through selfless decision-making and steadfast commitment to his family. The subsequent stories promise to explore similar heartfelt themes, making the collection particularly appealing to readers interested in character-driven narratives centered around moral dilemmas and social responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20231010114415lamb 1890 GB Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories Christmas -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: British Literature 555865 2025-06-28T11:25:34.009008 text/html 531209 2023-10-18T21:55:48 text/html 1357669 2025-06-28T11:25:39.777946 application/epub+zip 1366457 2025-06-28T11:25:34.764024 application/epub+zip 285004 2025-06-28T11:25:34.370041 application/epub+zip 1521992 2025-06-28T11:25:43.657960 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1493708 2025-06-28T11:25:39.389048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 527015 2025-06-28T11:25:32.963024 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 507343 2023-10-18T21:55:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16155 2025-06-28T11:25:43.783962 application/rdf+xml 25185 2025-06-28T11:25:34.461016 image/jpeg 3560 2025-06-28T11:25:34.417003 image/jpeg 1515061 2025-06-28T11:25:34.081050 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