
Transcribed from the 1849 (tenth) Francis & John Rivington edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org
THE ROCKY ISLAND, AND OTHER SIMILITUDES.
PREFACE.
The Rocky Island.
The Vision of the Three States.
The Little Wanderers.
The King and his Servants.
The Prophet’s Guard.
The Brothers’ Meeting; or, The Sins of Youth.
Footnotes:
A vivid dream transports listeners to a stark, rocky island thrust from a tempestuous sea. Dark clouds loom over a black, smoking peak, while thunder rolls and lightning forks across the sky. Yet on the soft white sand below, children play carefree—collecting shells, chasing birds, and reveling in bright berries despite the looming danger.
Amid this unsettling scene, a noble yet gentle figure appears, speaking with compassion to the youngsters. He warns that the island’s fierce mountain and relentless storms will ultimately claim their lives, and he offers a hopeful alternative. He points them toward a tranquil cove where modest boats await, each ready to carry a single soul toward safety.
The tale balances awe‑inspiring natural drama with tender guidance, inviting listeners to contemplate the tension between innocent joy and hidden peril, and to wonder what path the children will choose when a way out is presented.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (148K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-02-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1805–1873
A leading Church of England bishop in Victorian Britain, he was known for his eloquence, political skill, and high public profile. He is still widely remembered for his part in the famous 1860 debate over evolution at Oxford.
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