Jasper And Lucy (1868)

Jasper And Lucy (1868)

Helen Cross Knight

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120303646
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Jasper and Lucy is a novel written by Helen Cross Knight in 1868. The story follows the lives of two siblings, Jasper and Lucy, who are orphaned at a young age and must navigate the challenges of growing up without parents. Jasper, the older of the two, takes on the role of protector and provider for his younger sister, Lucy. The two children are taken in by their uncle, who is a wealthy merchant, and they are raised in a privileged lifestyle. However, as they grow older, they begin to realize that their uncle’s wealth has come at a cost, and they must confront the moral implications of their family’s business practices. Along the way, Jasper and Lucy encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a young artist, a struggling farmer, and a group of activists fighting for workers’ rights. Through their experiences, the siblings learn about the complexities of life and the importance of standing up for what is right. The novel is a heartwarming tale of family, love, and social justice, and it remains a beloved classic of children’s literature.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.

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