The Bag of Gold : Kessinger Publishing : 9781161955682 : 1161955682 : 23 May 2010 : The Bag of Gold: A True Tale of Bologna is a historical book written by I.M.L.W. and first published in 1881. The book tells the story of a young boy named Giovanni who lives in Bologna, Italy in the 14th century. Giovanni's father is a poor shoemaker who struggles to make ends meet, and the family is often hungry and cold.One day, Giovanni discovers a bag of gold coins hidden in a field. He takes the bag home and shows it to his father, who is hesitant to keep it but eventually agrees to use it to buy food and clothing for the family. However, word of the bag of gold spreads quickly, and soon everyone in the town is talking about it.Giovanni's family is accused of stealing the gold, and they are taken to court to face trial. Despite the odds against them, Giovanni's father is able to prove their innocence and the family is allowed to keep the bag of gold.The Bag of Gold is a heartwarming tale of persev