Chips: A Story Of Manchester Life (1881)

By Silas Kitto Hocking

Book Overview

""Chips: A Story of Manchester Life"" is a novel written by Silas Kitto Hocking and first published in 1881. Set in the bustling city of Manchester during the Victorian era, the book tells the story of young Chips, a working-class boy who dreams of a better life. Chips is taken under the wing of a wealthy businessman, Mr. Brandon, who sees potential in the boy and offers him a job in his factory. As Chips rises through the ranks, he must navigate the complexities of class and social status, all while trying to remain true to his humble roots. Along the way, he falls in love with a girl named Nellie, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of her upper-class family. The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the struggle for social mobility in a rapidly changing society. With its vivid portrayal of industrial Manchester and its memorable characters, ""Chips"" remains a classic of Victorian literature.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: 1166430235
• ISBN13: 9781166430238
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"