Toil And Trust: Or The Life Story Of Patty The Workhouse Girl (1860)

By Clara Lucas Balfour

Book Overview

Toil and Trust: Or The Life Story of Patty the Workhouse Girl is a novel written by Clara Lucas Balfour and originally published in 1860. The novel tells the story of Patty, a young girl who is born into poverty and ends up in a workhouse. Despite the hardships she faces, Patty remains resilient and determined to make a better life for herself. The novel explores themes of poverty, social class, and the struggles of working-class life in Victorian England. Through Patty's story, Balfour sheds light on the harsh realities faced by those living in poverty during the 19th century. The novel is a powerful portrayal of the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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: 1104416360
• ISBN13: 9781104416362
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"