Lucy Seymour

Or It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive (1847)

von Harriet Drummond

212 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Lucy Seymour: Or It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive is a novel written by Harriet Drummond and published in 1847. The story follows the life of Lucy Seymour, a young woman who grows up in a wealthy family and is taught the importance of giving to those in need. Lucy's father, a wealthy merchant, dies when she is young, leaving her and her mother with a large inheritance. Despite their wealth, Lucy's mother encourages her to give to those less fortunate and to live a life of generosity.Throughout the novel, Lucy encounters various characters who are in need of help, including a poor family struggling to make ends meet, a sick child in need of medical attention, and a group of orphans who have been abandoned by their parents. Despite facing challenges and opposition from those who do not share her values, Lucy remains committed to her belief that it is more blessed to give than to receive.As Lucy grows older, she becomes involved in charitable work and eventually marries a man who shares her passion for helping others. Together, they continue to give generously and make a positive impact on the lives of those around them.Overall, Lucy Seymour: Or It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive is a heartwarming tale of kindness, generosity, and the power of giving. It is a timeless story that continues to inspire readers to this day.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.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Romane, Erzählungen, Tatsachenberichte Klassische Literatur
• ISBN: 9781104251307
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC