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The Shepherd’s Son Or The Wish Accomplished

The Shepherd’s Son Or The Wish Accomplished

Thomas Smith

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Poesía
ISBN:
9781120927422
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The Shepherd’s Son or The Wish Accomplished: A Moral Tale, Interspersed with Poetical Effusions is a book written by Thomas Smith and published in 1800. The book tells the story of a young shepherd boy who dreams of a better life and wishes for wealth and success. Through a series of moral lessons and poetic interludes, the boy learns the value of hard work, honesty, and perseverance. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old hermit, a cruel and greedy landlord, and a beautiful young woman who becomes his love interest. The book is a classic example of a moral tale, designed to teach young readers important life lessons through the medium of storytelling. The poetic interludes add an extra layer of depth and beauty to the narrative, making it an enjoyable read for both children and adults. Overall, The Shepherd’s Son or The Wish Accomplished is a charming and uplifting book that offers timeless wisdom and inspiration to readers of all ages.Designed For The Improvement Of Youth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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