Gerda: Or The Children Of Work (1874)

By Marie Sophie Schwartz

Book Overview

Gerda: Or The Children Of Work is a novel written by Marie Sophie Schwartz and published in 1874. The book tells the story of Gerda, a young girl who is forced to work in a factory to support her family. Gerda's life is difficult, and she faces many challenges as she struggles to survive in a world that is hostile to children. Despite the hardships she faces, Gerda is determined to make a better life for herself and her family. The novel explores themes of poverty, child labor, and the struggle for social justice. Through Gerda's story, the author sheds light on the harsh realities of life for working-class children in the 19th century. The book is a powerful and moving portrayal of the human cost of industrialization and the need for social reform.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: 1166611000
• ISBN13: 9781166611002
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"