The Mud Larks (1919)
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ISBN10: 1120906466
ISBN13: 9781120906465
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120906465
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Mud Larks is a novel written by Crosbie Garstin and was first published in 1919. The story is set in the early 1900s in London and revolves around the lives of a group of young boys known as the Mud Larks. These boys come from impoverished backgrounds and spend their days scavenging for scraps in the muddy banks of the River Thames.The main character of the story is a young boy named Tommy, who is the leader of the Mud Larks. Despite his difficult upbringing, Tommy is intelligent and resourceful, and he dreams of a better life for himself and his friends. The other Mud Larks include his loyal friend, Jim, and a group of other boys who are all struggling to survive in the harsh conditions of London's East End.As the story progresses, the Mud Larks become embroiled in a series of adventures and misadventures, including encounters with thieves, gangsters, and corrupt police officers. Along the way, they also form unlikely alliances with other characters, including a wealthy businessman who takes an interest in their plight.The Mud Larks is a poignant and sometimes gritty portrayal of life in early 20th-century London. It explores themes of poverty, friendship, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. At its heart, however, the novel is a celebration of the resilience and determination of the human spirit, as embodied by the young boys who refuse to give up on their dreams.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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