The Story Of Little Jakey (1876)

By Helen Aldrich De Kroyft

Book Overview

The Story Of Little Jakey is a children's book written by Helen Aldrich De Kroyft and originally published in 1876. The book tells the story of a young boy named Jakey who lives with his mother in a small village. Despite his poverty and difficult circumstances, Jakey is a happy and kind-hearted child who loves to play and explore the world around him.One day, Jakey's mother falls ill and is unable to work, leaving the family with no income. In order to help support his mother, Jakey sets out on a journey to find work and earn money. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters and faces many challenges, but he never loses his optimism or his determination to help his mother.As Jakey's journey unfolds, readers are introduced to important themes such as the value of hard work, the importance of family and community, and the resilience of the human spirit. The book is written in a simple and engaging style that is suitable for young readers, and it is filled with charming illustrations that bring the story to life.Overall, The Story Of Little Jakey is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of children and families. It is a heartwarming tale of courage, kindness, and the power of love to overcome even the greatest challenges.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: 1166963888
• ISBN13: 9781166963880
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"