Farthings: The Story Of A Stray And A Waif (1892)

by Mrs. Molesworth

Book Overview

""Farthings: The Story Of A Stray And A Waif"" is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth and first published in 1892. The story revolves around two young children, Farthing and Waif, who are both orphans and living on the streets of London. Farthing is a stray, a young boy who has been abandoned by his family and left to fend for himself. Waif, on the other hand, is a girl who has run away from her cruel stepmother.The two children meet by chance and become friends, forming a bond as they navigate the dangerous streets of the city. They face many challenges, including hunger, illness, and the threat of being caught by the authorities. However, they also experience moments of kindness and generosity from strangers who help them along the way.As the story unfolds, Farthing and Waif are eventually taken in by a kind-hearted woman who provides them with a home and a family. However, their past experiences have left them scarred, and they struggle to adjust to their new life. The novel explores themes of poverty, homelessness, and the importance of kindness and compassion.Overall, ""Farthings: The Story Of A Stray And A Waif"" is a heartwarming tale of friendship and resilience in the face of adversity. Molesworth's vivid descriptions of life in Victorian London provide a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, while her portrayal of the two young protagonists is both realistic and sympathetic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120281180
• ISBN13: 9781120281180
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"