Leonard Franklin: The Watercress Seller (1885)

By H. C. H. A.

Book Overview

Leonard Franklin: The Watercress Seller (1885) is a novel written by H. C. H. A. The book tells the story of Leonard Franklin, a young man who comes from a poor background and sells watercress for a living. Despite his humble beginnings, Leonard is determined to make a better life for himself and his family. He is a hard worker and has a kind heart, which endears him to the people around him.As the story unfolds, Leonard faces many challenges, including poverty, illness, and the prejudices of those in higher social classes. However, he never gives up and continues to strive for a better life. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, both good and bad, who impact his life in different ways.The novel is set in Victorian England and provides a glimpse into the social and economic conditions of the time. It explores themes of class, poverty, and perseverance, and offers a message of hope and determination in the face of adversity.Overall, Leonard Franklin: The Watercress Seller is a heartwarming and inspiring story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a classic tale of overcoming obstacles and achieving success through hard work and perseverance.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: 1166929353
• ISBN13: 9781166929350
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"