Our Joe (1885)

von Silas Kitto Hocking

100 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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""Our Joe"" is a novel written by Silas Kitto Hocking and published in 1885. The story is set in a small Cornish village and follows the life of a young boy named Joe Nankervis. Joe is the son of a miner and grows up in poverty, but he possesses a kind heart and a strong work ethic.The book explores themes of social class, family dynamics, and the struggles of working-class life in the late 19th century. Despite the challenges he faces, Joe remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for himself and his family.As Joe grows older, he becomes involved in the local Methodist church and begins to see a brighter future for himself. He falls in love with a young woman named Mary, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of her wealthy father.Throughout the novel, Hocking paints a vivid picture of life in a small village in Cornwall, capturing the dialect, customs, and traditions of the local people. ""Our Joe"" is a heartwarming and uplifting story of perseverance, love, and the power of faith.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781120667243
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC