Basil, or, Honesty and Industry
'Basil, or, Honesty and Industry' Summary
Basil is a poor orphan boy who lives in a small village. He is honest and hardworking, but he often goes hungry because he has no money. One day, Basil meets a rich man who offers him a job. Basil works hard and earns enough money to buy food for himself and his friends. The rich man is so impressed with Basil's honesty and hard work that he offers to adopt him. Basil is overjoyed and agrees. Basil lives happily with the rich man and his family, and he continues to be honest and hardworking. He learns the importance of virtue and morality, and he becomes a successful businessman. Basil's story is a classic tale that teaches children about the importance of honesty and hard work.Book Details
Download eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Brewing by Alfred Chaston Chapman
This book provides an overview of the brewing industry, discussing its history, science, and technology. It covers topics such as the raw materials us...
The South by Langston Hughes
“The South” by Langston Hughes is a powerful poem that offers a stark and unflinching portrayal of the South during the Jim Crow era. Using vivid imag...
The Fundamental Principles of the Metaphysic of Morals by Immanuel Kant
Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals is the first of Immanuel Kant's mature works on moral philosophy and remains one of the most influential in th...
Ellendigen - Deel 2 - Cosette by Victor Hugo
De Ellendigen, een vertaling van Les Misérables, is een sociaal-realistische roman die de ellende van de armen in de 19e-eeuwse Franse samenleving bel...
The Financier by Theodore Dreiser
The Financier is a novel by Theodore Dreiser, based on real-life streetcar tycoon Charles Yerkes. Dreiser started writing his manuscript in 1911, and...
Critique of Dogmatic Theology by Leo Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy's *Critique of Dogmatic Theology* is a profound examination of the tenets of Orthodox Christianity, rooted in his personal spiritual journ...
The Jumping Kangaroo and the Apple Butter Cat by John Walker Harrington
"Embark on a whimsical adventure where a jumping kangaroo and an apple butter cat come together in a delightful tale of friendship and mischief. Join...
Days With Sir Roger de Coverley by Richard Steele
This is a charming book that takes readers on a delightful journey through the life and adventures of the beloved character, Sir Roger de Coverley. Wr...
Waiting on God by Andrew Murray
Andrew Murray wrote in the introduction to this daily devotional book of one month’s readings, of the need that many Christians feel of being helped t...
Selections from the Table Talk of Martin Luther by Martin Luther
"Selections from the Table Talk of Martin Luther" presents a fascinating compilation of the profound conversations and insights shared by the renowned...
Reviews for Basil, or, Honesty and Industry
No reviews posted or approved, yet...