| Author |
Nicolas, Sarah Davison, Lady |
| LoC No. |
16003680
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| Title |
The cairn : A gathering of precious stones from many hands
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: George Bell, 1846.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
"To the reader" signed: A soldier's daughter.
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| Credits |
Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Cairn: A Gathering of Precious Stones from Many Hands" by Nicolas is a collection of essays, reflections, and anecdotes written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a compendium of personal musings intertwined with historical observations and biographical snippets, reflecting the author’s own experiences and the sorrows and joys encountered throughout life. It invites readers to contemplate various themes such as love, loss, virtue, and societal conditions, encouraging an appreciation for the "precious stones" of human connection and wisdom. The opening of the collection introduces the author's intention to compile these narratives—a testament to the influence of friends and memories associated with the past. The text features poignant reflections on life and emotions, covering a range of topics from joy and sorrow to anecdotes about historical figures, and musings on human nature. The author's personal struggles and thoughts about grief, love, and societal complexities set the tone for the stories that follow, showcasing an introspective journey through both individual and universal experiences. The beginning serves to create an emotional landscape for the reader, inviting them to engage in a reflective experience on the nuances of life's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Literature -- Collections
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70721 |
| Release Date |
May 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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