Ned Franks, or The Christian's Panoply
Author: first_name: Charlotte Maria
last_name: Tucker (A. L. O. E.)
Language: English
Year: 1866

Ned Franks, a one-armed Christian sailor, returns to his sister's home after several years away at sea.  She and her son are not Christians, and are cold toward him, viewing him as a hindrance and expense.  By his upright, kind behavior and willingness to work, he soon begins supporting himself and becomes well-liked in the community, especially by the children.  Various other characters face and overcome challenges, including a servant girl who breaks a habit of dishonesty and a Jew who is face