| Author |
Blackford, Mrs. (Martha), 1775-1846 |
| Title |
The Eskdale Herd-boy
A Scottish Tale for the Instruction and Amusement of Young People
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ted Garvin, S.R. Ellison, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Eskdale Herd-boy" by Mrs. Blackford is a fictional tale aimed at young readers, written in the early 19th century. The book is set in picturesque Dumfriesshire, Scotland, revolving around the lives of John Telfer, an orphaned herd-boy, and Helen, the daughter of the local minister, Mr. Martin. It explores themes of integrity, perseverance, and the moral lessons imparted through their experiences in a close-knit community. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to John Telfer, who has recently lost his parents and is taken in by Mr. Martin. Mr. Martin, recognizing John's grief and potential, offers him the opportunity to work as a herd-boy for a local farmer while also committing to teaching him to read. John's journey begins with his initial struggle against sadness and loneliness, but it gradually shifts to hope as he aims to better his life through education and hard work. Concurrently, Helen Martin is learning to ride her pony and is encouraged by her mother to persevere; her character serves as a counterpoint to John’s, with themes of duty and obedience. The opening portion establishes a rich setting and introduces readers to the core characters and their circumstances, hinting at the adventures and lessons that await them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Scotland -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Shepherds -- Scotland -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7963 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 21, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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