
audiobook
ROBERT W. SHOPPELL.
E-text prepared by Al Haines
THE CHILDREN'S PORTION. - THE GOLDEN AGE. - REV. ALEXANDER MACLEOD, D. D. - I. - THE KING'S CHILDREN.
II. DIFFERENT VIEWS.
III. SEARCH FOR THE GOLDEN AGE.
IV. A PLAGUE-STRICKEN VILLAGE.
V. RETURN OF THE SEARCHERS.
VI. THE FINDER OF THE AGE.
THE AFFLICTED PRINCE. - A TALE OF THE ANCIENT BRITONS. - I.
II.
A charming assortment of modest, uplifting tales invites listeners into a world where simple hearts and quiet faith shape everyday wonder. Each story, from folk motifs to gentle moral sketches, offers a gentle lesson without heavy-handed preaching. The collection feels like a timeless parlor gathering, where strangers become family through shared narratives.
The opening piece follows a benevolent king named Pakronus, who imagines a future “Golden Age” for his realm. He names his three sons Yestergold, Goldenday, and Goldmorrow, and his beloved daughter Faith, guiding them through the kingdom so they might one day lead their people toward that promised happiness. As the children grow, their curiosity about when the Golden Age will arrive fuels tender conversations about hope, responsibility, and the simple joys of a life lived in service.
Listeners will find the stories both entertaining and thought‑provoking, offering a gentle reminder that the search for a brighter tomorrow often begins with the quiet values taught in childhood.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (316K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-04-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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