The Cobbler (1908)

By Elma a Travis

Book Overview

The Cobbler is a novel written by Elma Allen Travis and published in 1908. The story revolves around a cobbler named John, who lives in a small village and has a passion for repairing shoes. John is a kind and gentle soul who is loved by everyone in the village for his selflessness and generosity. Despite his meager income, John always finds ways to help those in need, whether it's repairing shoes for free or giving away his own food to the hungry.One day, a wealthy businessman named Mr. Brown comes to the village and offers John a job in his shoe factory in the city. John is hesitant to leave his village and his customers, but the promise of a higher salary and better living conditions convinces him to take the job. However, John soon realizes that life in the city is not what he expected. The factory work is grueling, and the people are cold and indifferent.As John struggles to adapt to his new life, he begins to question the value of money and material possessions. He realizes that true happiness comes from helping others and living a simple life. With this newfound wisdom, John decides to return to his village and continue his work as a cobbler, knowing that he will never be rich but will always be content.The Cobbler is a heartwarming tale about the importance of kindness, generosity, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a timeless story that reminds us of the simple pleasures in life and the power of human connection.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: 1165107031
• ISBN13: 9781165107032
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"