Parables from Nature (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432612160)

Parables from Nature is a collection of short stories written by Margaret Gatty, originally published in 1855. The book contains 29 stories, each with a moral lesson that is intended to teach children about the natural world and the importance of kindness, compassion, and understanding. The stories are based on real-life observations of plants, animals, and natural phenomena, and are written in a style that is accessible to young readers. Each story is accompanied by illustrations that bring the characters and settings to life.The themes of the stories range from the importance of perseverance and hard work, to the dangers of greed and selfishness. Some of the stories also explore the relationships between different species, and the ways in which they rely on each other for survival.Overall, Parables from Nature is a charming and thought-provoking collection of stories that is sure to delight and inspire readers of all ages.1909. A delightful collection of tales. Contents: A Lesson of Faith; The Law of Authority and Obedience; The Unknown Land; Knowledge Not the Limit of Belief; Training and Restraining; The Light of Truth; Waiting; A Lesson of Hope; The Circle of Blessing; The Law of the Wood; Active and Passive; Daily Bread; Not Lost, But Gone Before; Motes in the Sunbeam; Red Snow; Whereunto?; Purring When You're Pleased; The Voices of the Earth; The Master of the Harvest; The Deliverer; Inferior Animals; The General Thaw; The Light of Life; Gifts; Night and Day; Kicking; Imperfect Instruments; Cobwebs; and Birds in the Nest.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.

Author: Margaret Gatty
ISBN-10: 1432612166
ISBN-13: 9781432612160
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2004
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d