The Little Dog Trusty; The Orange Man; And the Cherry Orchard; Being the Tenth Part of Early Lessons (1801)
The Little Dog Trusty; The Orange Man; And the Cherry Orchard; Being the Tenth Part of Early Lessons (1801)
Children & Young Adult Reading
The Little Dog Trusty; The Orange Man; And the Cherry Orchard, published in 1801 by Maria Edgeworth, is a collection of three didactic tales for children. Each story imparts moral lessons about honesty, integrity, and kindness through relatable characters and situations. The tales include 'The Little Dog Trusty,' which contrasts honesty and deceit, 'The Orange Man,' focusing on the value of integrity, and 'The Cherry Orchard,' highlighting cooperation and kindness. This work is notable for its early contribution to children's literature and its emphasis on ethical behavior.
