A Great Emergency and Other Tales

Name: A Great Emergency and Other Tales
Author: Juliana Horatia Ewing

By Juliana Horatia Ewing

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A collection of linked short stories and sketches follows children and their families through schoolroom misadventures, domestic quarrels, small‑town rituals, and a daring river stowaway voyage. Episodes range from playful cricket and school scenes to moral reflections on temper, conscience, and self‑control, with vivid portrayals of canal and coastal life. The narratives mix humour and gentle didacticism, treating ordinary events as chances for courage, resourcefulness, and generosity, while recurring community ceremonies and unexpected emergencies provide momentum and variety across the tales.

About the Author

Juliana Horatia Ewing

Juliana Horatia Ewing (1841-1885) was an English author known for her children's literature and short stories. Her works often reflect themes of nature, family, and moral lessons, appealing to both young readers and adults. Ewing's storytelling is characterized by its warmth and imaginative narratives, as seen in her notable book "Jackanapes," which explores the bond between children and animals. She also contributed significantly to the genre with collections like "Brothers of Pity and Other Tales of Beasts and Men" and "Mary's Meadow, and Other Tales of Fields and Flowers." Ewing's legacy endures through her charming tales that continue to resonate with readers.