The Foundling of the Wreck

"The Foundling of the Wreck" by Anonymous is a story set in 18th-century Russia, about a young boy named Gerald who is saved from a shipwreck and raised by a fisherman and his wife. It's all about being kind, making sacrifices, and finding out who you really are, as Gerald goes from being a rescued baby to learning about his important family background. The story kicks off with a huge shipwreck that leaves Gerald without parents, but thankfully, he's found by Michael Kopt, a fisherman, and his loving wife, Margaret, who bring him up like their own son. Gerald loves his new parents and is excited to learn, even though they don't have much. Things take an interesting turn when he meets Emperor Peter the Great, and when Gerald bravely saves Michael, it's revealed that he's actually a Polish noble. The story shows Gerald's feelings as he discovers who he is, learns about loyalty, and understands how his actions change his life, leading to an emotional reunion with his real mother.