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Poor But Happy, Or, The Villagers Of Ban De La Roche And The Children Of Icolumbkill — Mary A. Swift. This 1836 narrative presents two connected didactic histories of humanitarian reform rooted in Christian faith. The first part describes the hardship of the Ban de la Roche villagers during war and poverty and chronicles how reformers such as Mr. Stouber and the later minister John Frederic Oberlin improved education, infrastructure, and daily life. It details the transformation from ignorant, half-starved schools to the creation of well-equipped schools, Sabbath and infant schools, proper housing, and roads, as well as the cultivation of industry and agricultural practices. Central figures include Sophia Bernard and Louisa Schepler, who exemplify charity and service to orphans and communities. The second narrative follows the island of Icolumbkill (Iona) and Rev. Richmond’s efforts to bring Bible teaching, a new schoolhouse, and missionary generosity to poor island children. The work blends biography, moral instruction, and early Christian humanitarianism, aimed at inspiring young readers to be useful, compassionate, and faithful.
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