The Christmas Guest Or Evenings at Donaldson Manor

<p>The Christmas Guest Or Evenings at Donaldson Manor by Maria Jane McIntosh originally published in 1853 is a heartwarming tale of family faith and the true spirit of Christmas. Set against the backdrop of the Donaldson Manor the story unfolds during the Christmas season exploring themes of generosity compassion and the importance of Christian values. The narrative captures the essence of 19th-century domestic life offering readers a glimpse into the social customs and moral ideals of the time.</p><p>McIntosh's work is characterized by its didactic approach aiming to impart moral lessons through engaging storytelling. The Christmas Guest exemplifies this presenting characters who embody virtues and vices providing readers with a framework for ethical reflection. This edition preserves the charm and simplicity of the original text making it accessible to contemporary audiences interested in classic literature and Christian fiction. Rediscover the timeless message of hope and goodwill in this festive and thought-provoking narrative.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>