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A Flat Iron for a Farthing

Or, Some Passages in the Life of an only Son

by Juliana Horatia Ewing

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A father's story for his children becomes a recollection of his own childhood, beginning with the loss of his mother and baby sister. Regie remembers the household through small, vivid impressions: a box of building bricks, an overheard conversation, and the gentle hands of Mrs. Bundle. Her care gives Juliana Horatia Ewing's children's novel a personal focus, while the adult narrator looks back on the confusion and grief of his younger self.

Later, scraps of conversation lead Regie to form anxious ideas about a prospective tutor. His attempt to explain them to his father brings embarrassment, a lesson in honesty, and an affectionate reconciliation. The book suits readers interested in family stories where ordinary domestic encounters carry emotional weight. Its humour grows from a child's interpretations of adult behaviour, and its reflective voice considers how kindness and patience help a child understand the world.

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Juliana Horatia Ewing

Juliana Horatia Ewing (1841-1885) was an English writer of children's stories and an editor. Her stories deal with children's lives and often with military subjects. Her titles include "Jackanapes" and "Six to Sixteen".

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Reading time
About 5 hours
Pages
168
Language
English
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