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"A Great Emergency and Other Tales" is a collection of short stories written by Juliana Horatia Ewing, a well-known 19th-century British author of children's literature. Some stories are brutal and weird, while others creep up on you and draw you in slowly. This edition of "A Great Emergency and Other Tales" is both current and legible, with an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript. Ewing's remarkable storytelling abilities and capacity to build captivating narratives for young readers are highlighted. The work of literature contains a number of delightful and thought-provoking stories, each of which offers essential life experiences and moral insights. Ewing's stories frequently center on children and their exploits, emphasizing the value of kindness, bravery, and empathy. Ewing explores issues of friendship, family, and the difficulties that young people confront while they navigate the complexity of growing up through her vibrant characters and imaginative locations. "A Great Emergency and Other Tales" is regarded as the pinnacle of children's literature, beloved due to its enthralling storylines and everlasting ethical messages. Juliana Horatia Ewing's legacy lives on, as her ageless wisdom and charm attract and inspire generations of young readers.
About the author
Juliana Horatia Ewing (née Gatty, 3 August 1841 - 13 May 1885) was an English storyteller. Her writings demonstrate a sympathetic understanding of children's lives, a love of all things military, and a profound religious conviction. Julie Gatty was the second of ten children born to the Rev. Alfred Gatty, Vicar of Ecclesfield in Yorkshire, and Margaret Gatty, a children's author. Their children were primarily educated by their mother, although Julie was often the driving force behind their different pursuits, such as acting and botany. Later, she was in charge of establishing a village library in Ecclesfield and assisted in the parish with her three sisters. Her first articles were published in Charlotte Mary Yonge's periodical The Monthly Packet. Julie married Major Alexander Ewing (1830-1895) of the Army Pay Corps on June 1, 1867. He was a pianist, composer, and translator who was also a devout churchgoer and shared his wife's passion for books. Within a week of their marriage, the Ewings were on their way to Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, where he had been assigned. They stayed for two years before returning to England in 1869, where they spent eight years in the army town of Aldershot. Despite the fact that her husband was moved overseas again, this time to Malta in 1879 and Sri Lanka in 1881, Ewing's health prevented her from accompanying him.
