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 and was published in 1883. The book tells the story of a young clerk who is struggling to make ends meet in Victorian London. Despite his hard work, he is unable to save any money and is constantly living paycheck to paycheck.One day, he discovers a crooked sixpence on the street and decides to keep it. Little does he know that this sixpence is cursed and will bring him nothing but misfortune. The clerk's life takes a turn for the worse as he faces one hardship after another. He loses his job, his home, and even his health.The novel explores themes of poverty, greed, and the consequences of one's actions. It is a cautionary tale about the dangers of taking shortcuts and making unethical choices. The book is a vivid depiction of life in Victorian London and provides insight into the struggles of the working class during that time period.Overall, The Poor Clerk And His Crooked Sixpence is a compelling read that will leave readers reflecting on the importance of honesty and hard work.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: 1120915953
• ISBN13: 9781120915955
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"