Project Gutenberg 2024-03-19 Public domain in the USA. 126 A. L. O. E. 1821 1893 A.L.O.E. Tucker, Charlotte Maria Tucker, C. M. The sailor's home : $b Or, the girdle of truth $aUnited Kingdom :$bGall & Inglis, $c1875. "The sailor's home: Or, the girdle of truth" by A. L. O. E. is a fictional narrative written during the Victorian era. This book delves into the themes of honor, truth, and the challenges faced by a sailor named Ned Franks as he navigates life on land after serving in the Royal Navy. The story explores personal integrity and the consequences of deceit, highlighting the importance of honesty in both personal relationships and societal interactions. In the tale, Ned returns home to his sister Bessy after losing his arm during his naval service. He aims to settle into a quieter life, but soon finds himself embroiled in a community scandal when he is wrongfully accused of vandalism against a neighbor’s property. As he grapples with the repercussions of a lie and the various characters that surround him—including a manipulative sister and a judgmental landlord—Ned strives to uphold the values of truth and integrity. With the help of Mr. Curtis, the local vicar, Ned's character is ultimately vindicated, underscoring the central message that truth prevails and that one's integrity is paramount. The book offers a blend of drama and moral lessons, making it a reflective read on honesty and its crucial role in human relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20240313142109aloe 1875 GB Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Truthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction Diligence -- Juvenile fiction Malicious mischief -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 93394 2025-06-29T05:14:32.230727 text/html 68856 2024-03-19T02:48:38 text/html 392612 2025-06-29T05:14:34.415708 application/epub+zip 392370 2025-06-29T05:14:32.693728 application/epub+zip 90244 2025-06-29T05:14:32.455719 application/epub+zip 436713 2025-06-29T05:14:35.837701 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 427361 2025-06-29T05:14:34.203736 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 82928 2025-06-29T05:14:31.978777 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 63220 2024-03-19T02:48:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16975 2025-06-29T05:14:35.964715 application/rdf+xml 20059 2025-06-29T05:14:32.523724 image/jpeg 2719 2025-06-29T05:14:32.489731 image/jpeg 422198 2025-06-29T05:14:32.244790 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