The Girl's Cabinet of Instructive and Moral Stories

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The Girl's Cabinet of Instructive and Moral Stories

by Francis L. (Francis Lister) Hawks

EN·~17 minutes·15 chapters

Chapters

15 total
1

E-text prepared by Internet Archive, University of Florida;

0:31
2

THE GIRL'S CABINET,

0:01
3

INSTRUCTIVE AND MORAL STORIES

0:07
4

A DOLL'S PARTY.

0:47
5

THE VAIN GIRL.

1:47
6

LIZZIE AND FASHION.

1:33
7

EVA'S PET.

1:35
8

RESCUE OF EVA.

1:24
9

THE GIRLS PARTY.

1:25
10

THE DISPENSARY.

1:25

Description

A gentle anthology of nineteenth‑century tales, this collection invites listeners into the everyday worlds of young girls who learn the value of duty, humility and kindness. From a lively doll’s party where obedient sisters share prayers and gratitude, to a sister who learns that vanity costs more than a pretty portrait, each story offers a clear moral wrapped in warm, familiar scenes. The narratives are simple enough to follow aloud, yet they carry the quiet wisdom of a time when chores, study and good behavior were the cornerstones of a happy life.

The book also follows the spirited Lizzie, whose cheerful rides on her trusty horse teach that a bright smile outweighs outward beauty, and Eva, whose practical advice about caring for a sturdy dog underscores the importance of responsibility over frivolity. Listeners will find the moral lessons woven naturally into the characters’ actions, making the stories both entertaining and gently instructive for children and nostalgic adults alike.

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Language

en

Duration

~17 minutes (17K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Francis L. (Francis Lister) Hawks

Francis L. (Francis Lister) Hawks

1798–1866

A gifted 19th-century Episcopal preacher, historian, and educator, he moved from law and politics into church life and became one of the best-known religious voices of his day. His books helped shape how early American church history was remembered.

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