Wee Dan Or Keep To The Right: A Tale Of The Slums (1882)

By A Rycroft Taylor

Book Overview

Wee Dan Or Keep To The Right: A Tale Of The Slums is a novel written by A. Rycroft Taylor and originally published in 1882. The book tells the story of a young boy named Dan, who lives in the slums of London during the late 19th century. Dan is a street urchin who struggles to survive in the harsh and unforgiving environment of the city's poorest neighborhoods.The novel explores the themes of poverty, social inequality, and the struggle for survival in a world that is often cruel and unforgiving. It also sheds light on the lives of working-class families in Victorian England and the challenges they faced on a daily basis.Throughout the book, Dan must navigate the dangers of the slums, avoid the attention of the law, and fight to keep himself and his family alive. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including other street urchins, working-class families, and even some members of the upper class.Despite the bleakness of the setting, the book is also filled with moments of humor, warmth, and humanity. It is a powerful and poignant portrayal of life in the slums of Victorian England, and a testament to the resilience and strength 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: 1165139154
• ISBN13: 9781165139156
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"