The Poor Clerk And His Crooked Sixpence (1883)

By George Etell Sargent

Book Overview

The Poor Clerk And His Crooked Sixpence is a novel written by George Etell Sargent in 1883. The story revolves around the life of a poor clerk who is struggling to make ends meet. The clerk finds a sixpence on the street but soon realizes that it is crooked. Despite this, he decides to keep it and hopes that it will bring him good luck. However, his life takes a turn for the worse as he faces a series of misfortunes and setbacks. The novel explores themes of poverty, luck, and morality. It is a poignant tale of a man's struggle to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world. The Poor Clerk And His Crooked Sixpence is a classic piece of literature that has stood the test of time and continues to be relevant 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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167278135
• ISBN13: 9781167278136
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"