Mr. Blake's Walking-Stick: A Christmas Story for Boys and Girls: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Mr. Blake's Walking-Stick: A Christmas Story for Boys and Girls: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Mr. Blake's Walking-Stick: A Christmas Story for Boys and Girls is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Eggleston, Edward (1837–1902).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Mr. Blake's Walking-Stick: A Christmas Story for Boys and Girls" by Edward Eggleston is a charming children's novel written in the early 1870s. This heartwarming tale revolves around key themes of generosity and compassion during the Christmas season, focusing on the character of Mr. Blake, a minister who deeply cares for the less fortunate in his community. The story follows Mr. Blake and his comically animated walking-stick, "Old Ebony," as they engage with various characters facing hardships, including a widow and a blind broom-maker. Through his Christmas efforts, Mr. Blake inspires his son, Willie, and the other children in his Sunday school to come together to support the needy, replacing their own desires for gifts with acts of kindness. Willie devises a plan to raise money for a sewing machine for the widow, ultimately leading to a fulfilling Christmas celebration that prioritizes giving rather than receiving. The narrative emphasizes the importance of compassion and generosity, beautifully weaving together the spirit of the holiday with lessons on caring for the less fortunate.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Mr. Blake's Walking-Stick: A Christmas Story for Boys and Girls
- Author credits: Eggleston, Edward (1837–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Boys -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
- Clergy -- Juvenile fiction
- Girls -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
- Christmas
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