Christmas Stories: Containing John Wildgoose the Poacher, the Smuggler, and Good-nature, or Parish Matters: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Christmas Stories: Containing John Wildgoose the Poacher, the Smuggler, and Good-nature, or Parish Matters is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Berens, Edward (?–1859).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Christmas Stories" by Edward Berens is a collection of short stories written in the early 19th century. The opening tale, "The History of John Wildgoose," focuses on the life of Thomas Wildgoose, a hardworking man who faces tragedy and moral dilemmas after becoming a poacher. The narrative explores themes of conformity to law, family responsibility, and the impact of poor choices on both personal and community levels. The beginning of the collection introduces Thomas Wildgoose, who leads a simple, honest life until a tragic accident leaves him seriously injured. As he prepares for his death, he makes provisions for his family, revealing his love for them. The story then transitions to his wife, Susan, who struggles to cope with her husband's passing while finding a way to support her children. The tale hints at the challenges their children, particularly their son John, will face as he is drawn into a life of poaching due to bad company, setting the stage for a moral decline that threatens to unravel their family's integrity.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Christmas Stories: Containing John Wildgoose the Poacher, the Smuggler, and Good-nature, or Parish Matters
- Author credits: Berens, Edward (?–1859)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Children's stories
- Christmas stories
- Poaching -- Juvenile fiction
- Smuggling -- Juvenile fiction
- Temperance -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Short Stories
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