Short Stories About Failsworth Folk (1905)

By Sim Schofield

Book Overview

Short Stories About Failsworth Folk is a collection of 16 tales written by Sim Schofield and published in 1905. The stories are set in the town of Failsworth in Lancashire, England, and depict the lives of ordinary people living there. Each story focuses on a different character or family, and explores their struggles, triumphs, and relationships. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of working-class people in the early 20th century. The stories are full of vivid descriptions of the town, its people, and their customs and traditions. They cover a range of themes, from love and family to poverty and social inequality. Despite the challenges faced by the characters, the stories are often humorous and uplifting, highlighting the resilience and strength of the human spirit. The book is a testament to the power of storytelling to capture the essence of a time and place, and to connect us to the lives of those who came before us. Overall, Short Stories About Failsworth Folk is a charming and engaging collection that will appeal to anyone interested in social history, literature, or simply a good story.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: 112070670X
• ISBN13: 9781120706706
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"