Old Umbrellas

Or Clarrie And Her Mother (1884)

von Agnes Giberne

164 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Old Umbrellas: Or Clarrie And Her Mother is a novel written by Agnes Giberne and first published in 1884. The story revolves around a mother and daughter, Clarrie and her mother, who live in poverty and struggle to make ends meet. They live in a small cottage in the countryside and Clarrie's mother works hard to provide for them by making umbrellas. However, their lives take a turn for the worse when Clarrie's mother falls ill and is unable to work. The two women are forced to rely on the kindness of others to survive. Throughout the novel, Clarrie learns important life lessons about perseverance, hard work, and the importance of family. She also learns to appreciate the small things in life and the value of true friendship. The novel is set in a time when women's roles in society were limited and poverty was rampant. Giberne uses the story to shed light on the struggles faced by women and the poor during this time period. Overall, Old Umbrellas: Or Clarrie And Her Mother is a heartwarming story about the strength of the human spirit and the power of love and family. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Romane, Erzählungen, Tatsachenberichte Klassische Literatur
• ISBN: 9781437060881
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC