Parables from Nature

Parables from Nature is a collection of stories written by Margaret Gatty that were first published in the mid-19th century. The book contains a series of allegorical tales that are designed to teach moral lessons through the use of natural phenomena. Each story is based on a different aspect of the natural world, such as the behavior of animals or the growth of plants, and is told in a simple and engaging style that is accessible to readers of all ages.The stories in Parables from Nature are intended to be both entertaining and instructive, and they are written in a way that encourages readers to think deeply about the lessons they contain. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are more serious, but all of them are designed to help readers understand the importance of virtues such as honesty, kindness, and perseverance.Although Parables from Nature was written more than 150 years ago, it remains a popular and influential work of children's literature. The book has been praised for its engaging storytelling and its ability to teach important moral lessons in a way that is both accessible and entertaining. It is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and educate readers of all ages.1909. A delightful collection of tales. Contents: A Lesson of Faith; The Law of Authority and Obedience; The Unknown Land; Knowledge Not the Limit of Belief; Training and Restraining; The Light of Truth; Waiting; A Lesson of Hope; The Circle of Blessing; The Law of the Wood; Active and Passive; Daily Bread; Not Lost, But Gone Before; Motes in the Sunbeam; Red Snow; Whereunto?; Purring When You're Pleased; The Voices of the Earth; The Master of the Harvest; The Deliverer; Inferior Animals; The General Thaw; The Light of Life; Gifts; Night and Day; Kicking; Imperfect Instruments; Cobwebs; and Birds in the Nest.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.