The History Of The Fairchild Family, Part 3: Or The Child's Manual (1847)

The History of the Fairchild Family, Part 3: Or The Child's Manual is a novel written by Mary Martha Sherwood and published in 1847. It is the third part of a series of books that follow the lives of the Fairchild family, a devoutly religious family living in England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In this installment, the focus is on the children of the Fairchild family, as they navigate the challenges of growing up and learning to live according to their Christian faith. The book is designed as a ""manual"" for young readers, providing moral lessons and guidance on how to live a virtuous life. The story is told through a series of vignettes, each of which presents a different moral lesson or example of Christian living. The children face various trials and tribulations, from illness and death in the family to the temptation to lie or cheat. Through it all, they learn the importance of honesty, kindness, and forgiveness, and the rewards that come from living a life dedicated to God. Overall, The History of the Fairchild Family, Part 3: Or The Child's Manual is a charming and instructive novel that offers a window into the values and beliefs of 19th-century England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of children's literature or the development of Christian morality in Western culture.Being A Collection Of Stories Calculated To Show The Importance And Effects Of A Religious Education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.