The Burden Of Christopher (1900)

By Florence Converse

Book Overview

The Burden of Christopher is a novel written by Florence Converse and published in 1900. The story follows the life of Christopher Blake, a young man who is burdened with the responsibility of taking care of his family after his father's death. Christopher is a hardworking and determined individual who struggles to provide for his mother and siblings. He takes on various jobs, including working in a factory and as a farmhand, to support his family.The novel explores the themes of family, sacrifice, and perseverance. Christopher's devotion to his family is admirable, as he puts their needs before his own. He faces many challenges along the way, including financial difficulties and personal setbacks, but he never gives up.The story takes place in a rural setting, and the author vividly describes the landscape and the people who inhabit it. The characters are well-developed, and the reader is drawn into their world. The novel is written in a simple and straightforward style, which makes it easy to read and understand.Overall, The Burden of Christopher is a heartwarming and inspiring story that highlights the importance of family and the power of determination. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 054857216X
• ISBN13: 9780548572160
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"