Publisher's Synopsis
Sir Gibbie is a novel written by George MacDonald, first published in 1879. The story takes place in Scotland and follows the life of a young boy named Gibbie, who is born into poverty and neglect. Despite his difficult circumstances, Gibbie possesses a kind and generous spirit that endears him to those around him.As he grows up, Gibbie becomes a beacon of hope for his community, using his intelligence and resourcefulness to help those in need. He befriends a blind girl named Kirsty, who becomes his closest companion, and together they navigate the challenges of life in a harsh and unforgiving world.The novel explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the power of love and compassion to overcome adversity. MacDonald's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions bring the Scottish countryside to life, creating a rich and immersive reading experience.Sir Gibbie has been praised for its moral and spiritual depth, and for its portrayal of a young hero who embodies the virtues of courage, kindness, and selflessness. It remains a beloved classic of Scottish literature, and a testament to the enduring power of human goodness.For more reasons than one, Fergus judged it prudent to tell not even auntie Jean of his intention; but, waiting until the house was quiet, stole softly from his room and repaired to the kitchen --at the other end of the long straggling house, where he sat down, and taking his book, an annual of the beginning of the century, began to read the story of Kathed and Eurelia. Having finished it, he read another. He read and read, but no brownie came. His candle burned into the socket. He lighted another, and read again. Still no brownie appeared, and, hard and straight as was the wooden chair on which he sat, be began to doze. Presently he started wide awake, fancying he heard a noise; but nothing was there.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.
