Poor Mike: The Story Of A Waif (1882)

By Silas Kitto Hocking

Book Overview

Poor Mike: The Story Of A Waif is a novel written by Silas Kitto Hocking in 1882. The book follows the life of a young boy named Mike, who is left orphaned and alone after his mother dies. Mike is forced to fend for himself on the streets of London, where he faces poverty, hunger, and danger at every turn.Despite the hardships he faces, Mike remains determined to survive and make a better life for himself. He befriends a group of other street children and together they form a makeshift family, relying on each other for support and protection.As Mike grows older, he begins to dream of a better life outside of London. He saves up his meager earnings and eventually sets out on a journey to find a new home and a new family.Throughout the novel, Hocking explores themes of poverty, resilience, and the power of friendship. Poor Mike: The Story Of A Waif is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of one boy's journey to overcome the odds and find his place in the world.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: 1120679168
• ISBN13: 9781120679161
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"