Cast Adrift: The Story Of A Waif (1878)

By Mary Emma Martin

Book Overview

Cast Adrift: The Story Of A Waif is a novel written by Mary Emma Martin and published in 1878. The book tells the story of a young girl named Nellie who is abandoned by her parents and left to fend for herself on the streets of New York City. Nellie is forced to beg for food and shelter, and she soon discovers that life as a waif is both dangerous and lonely.Despite the hardships she faces, Nellie remains resilient and determined to survive. She befriends other street children and learns to navigate the city's dark alleys and dangerous neighborhoods. Along the way, she encounters a variety of colorful characters, including kind-hearted strangers who offer her help and support, as well as cruel individuals who seek to exploit her vulnerability.As Nellie grows older, she begins to dream of a better life for herself. She longs for a home and a family, and she sets out to make her own way in the world. Through hard work and determination, she eventually finds success and happiness, but not without facing many challenges and heartaches along the way.Cast Adrift: The Story Of A Waif is a touching and inspiring tale of resilience, hope, and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most difficult of circumstances. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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: 1166599779
• ISBN13: 9781166599775
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"