Anthony Rogers: Or Led By A Child (1883)

By Mrs C Skinner

Book Overview

Anthony Rogers: Or Led By A Child is a novel written by Mrs. C. Skinner and published in 1883. The story revolves around the life of Anthony Rogers, a young boy who is orphaned at a young age and forced to fend for himself on the streets of London. Despite his difficult circumstances, Anthony is a bright and resourceful child who manages to survive by using his wits and cunning.One day, Anthony is approached by a wealthy gentleman who offers to take him in and provide him with a home and an education. The man, who is named Mr. Templeton, sees potential in Anthony and believes that he could one day become a successful businessman. Anthony is grateful for the opportunity and eagerly accepts Mr. Templeton's offer.Under Mr. Templeton's guidance, Anthony learns about the world of business and begins to develop his own entrepreneurial skills. He also becomes close friends with Mr. Templeton's daughter, Alice, and the two of them spend many happy hours exploring the city and learning about the world around them.However, Anthony's newfound happiness is threatened when Mr. Templeton falls ill and is unable to manage his business affairs. Anthony steps in to help, but soon discovers that there are those who would do anything to see Mr. Templeton's business fail. With the help of his friends and his own ingenuity, Anthony sets out to save the business and prove himself to be a worthy successor to Mr. Templeton.Anthony Rogers: Or Led By A Child is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, friendship, and the power of the human spirit. It is a timeless story that will inspire readers of all ages to believe in themselves and their ability to overcome adversity.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: 1166442322
• ISBN13: 9781166442323
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"