Mr. Rutherford's Children - Softcover

Susan Warner

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0461486571 ISBN 13: 9780461486575

Publisher: HardPress

Synopsis

"Mr. Rutherford's Children" by Susan Warner is a charming Victorian children's tale that follows Sybil and Chryssa, two orphaned sisters cared for by their uncle, Mr. Rutherford, at Rose Hill after the death of their parents. The narrative chronicles their daily life—morning and evening prayers, study, and neighborhood outings—through a series of gentle, faith-filled episodes designed to cultivate piety, kindness, patience, and self-control. Guided by Aunt Esther and a perceptive minister, the sisters learn to observe nature with reverence, treat others with charity, and live by Christian principles in a nurturing family environment. This volume blends domestic realism with devotional reflection and moral instruction, presenting a model of virtue in a warm, early American setting. The book is the first in Ellen Montgomery's Bookshelf, originally published in 1874 by Robert Carter and Brothers. The tone is thoughtful and instructive, inviting young readers to discern the better course through everyday life and nature.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461486571
• ISBN 13: 9780461486575
• Binding: Paperback