A book of golden deeds by Charlotte M. Yonge (English) Paperback Book

Description: A book of golden deeds by Charlotte M. Yonge A Book of Golden Deeds"True Stories of Courage and Self-sacrifice"By Charlotte M. YongeAs the most striking lines of poetry are the most hackneyed, because they have grown to be the common inheritance of all the world, so many of the most noble deeds that earth can show have become the best known, and enjoyed their full meed of fame. Therefore it may be feared that many of the events here detailed, or alluded to, may seem trite to those in search of novelty; but it is not for such that the collection has been made. It is rather intended as a treasury for young people, where they may find minuter particulars than their abridged histories usually afford of the soul-stirring deeds that give life and glory to the record of events; and where also other like actions, out of their ordinary course of reading, may be placed before them, in the trust that example may inspire the spirit of heroism and self-devotion. For surely it must be a wholesome contemplation to look on actions, the very essence of which is such entire absorption in others that self is forgotten; the object of which is not to win promotion, wealth, or success, but simple duty, mercy, and loving-kindness. These are the actions wrought, hoping for nothing again, but which most surely have their reward.The authorities have not been given, as for the most part the narratives lie on the surface of history. For the description of the Coliseum, I have, however, been indebted to the Abbe Gerbets Rome Chretienne; for the Housewives of Lowenburg, and St. Stephens Crown, to Freytags Sketches of German Life; and for the story of George the Triller, to Mr. Mayhews Germany. The Escape of Attalus is narrated (from Gregory of Tours) in Thierrys Lettres sur lHistoire de France; the Russian officers adventures, and those of Prascovia Lopouloff the true Elisabeth of Siberia, are from M. le Maistre; the shipwrecks chiefly from Gillys Shipwrecks of the British Navy; the Jersey Powder Magazine from the Annual Registrer, and that at Ciudad Rodrigo, from the traditions of the 52nd Regiment. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Details ISBN1530779871 Author Charlotte M. Yonge Short Title BK OF GOLDEN DEEDS Pages 266 Publisher Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Language English ISBN-10 1530779871 ISBN-13 9781530779871 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-03-31 Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:99316858;

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