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This new edition of George MacDonald's 1879 classic is updated and introduced as Volume 2 in The Cullen Collection by Michael Phillips.

Sir Gibbie is a "rags-to-riches" adventure novel by George MacDonald, renowned Christian author, about honesty and altruism which comes in many different forms. MacDonald, known for his unique, yet masterful storytelling through fantasy and fairy tale while including Christian... Read Full Overview

Unique features of this edition of Sir Gibbie:*** Eleven original illustrations by artist Carrie Stout*** English translations of all Scots dialogue, by David Jack, side-by-side with the original text*** Introduction by best-selling author Michael Phillips GEORGE MACDONALD (1824-1905),... Read Full Overview

Sir Gibbie is an 1879 novel by the Scottish author George MacDonald, written in the Doric dialogue of Scotland, that presents a narrative rags-to-riches arc for the title character, in the context of the actual emphasis on the integrity of Gibbie as an obedient Christian servant,... Read Full Overview

The captivating story of an orphan whose life communicates truth despite his inability to speak.

After witnessing a violent murder soon after his father's sudden death, Gibbie flees to the countryside where he finds a new life and experiences many adventures.

After witnessing a violent murder soon after his father's sudden death, Gibbie flees to the countryside where he finds a new life and experiences many adventures.

Sir Gibbie is an 1879 novel by the Scottish author George MacDonald, written in the Doric dialogue of Scotland, that presents a narrative rags-to-riches arc for the title character, in the context of the actual emphasis on the integrity of Gibbie as an obedient Christian servant,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview