Jamie Gordon: Or The Orphan (1851)

By Mary Martha Sherwood

Book Overview

Jamie Gordon: Or The Orphan is a novel written by Mary Martha Sherwood and published in 1851. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Jamie Gordon, who is left orphaned after his parents die in a shipwreck. Jamie is taken in by a wealthy family, but is treated poorly by his new guardians and forced to work as a servant. Despite his difficult circumstances, Jamie remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for himself. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and learns important life lessons about perseverance, kindness, and forgiveness. The novel is a heartwarming tale of resilience and hope, and offers a poignant commentary on the social injustices of the time.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: 1104135213
• ISBN13: 9781104135218
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"