The Crooked Elm: Or Life By The Wayside (1858)

By Thomas W. Higgins

Book Overview

The Crooked Elm: Or Life By The Wayside is a novel written by Thomas W. Higgins and originally published in 1858. The book is set in rural America and follows the life of a young boy named Tom, who grows up in poverty and struggles to find his place in the world.The story begins with Tom's childhood, where he lives with his parents in a small cabin by the woods. Despite their poverty, Tom's parents are hardworking and loving, and they instill in him a strong sense of morality and compassion for others.As Tom grows older, he faces many challenges and setbacks, including the death of his parents and the loss of his home. He is forced to live on the streets and work odd jobs to survive, but he never loses his sense of hope and determination.Throughout the book, Tom encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a wise old hermit, a wealthy landowner, and a group of traveling performers. These encounters help shape Tom's worldview and teach him valuable lessons about life and human nature.Despite its age, The Crooked Elm remains a timeless tale of perseverance, compassion, and the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classic American literature and the struggles of the working class in the 19th century.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: 054890572X
• ISBN13: 9780548905722
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"