The Child (1912)

By Herbert W. Collingwood

Book Overview

The Child is a novel written by The Hope Farm Man and published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young girl named Mary, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the countryside. Mary's aunt and uncle are not kind to her, and she is forced to work hard on their farm, doing chores and taking care of their animals.Despite the hardships she faces, Mary is a resilient and determined child who never loses hope. She finds solace in the natural world around her, and her love for animals and the outdoors helps her to cope with her difficult life.As she grows older, Mary begins to realize that her aunt and uncle have been keeping a dark secret from her. She discovers that she is not actually their niece, but was instead taken in as a baby after her real parents died. This revelation sets Mary on a path to uncover the truth about her past and find her true identity.The Child is a heartwarming and inspiring story about the power of resilience, hope, and love in the face of adversity. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages, reminding us of the importance of family, community, and the natural world.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: 116486954X
• ISBN13: 9781164869542
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"