Jerry's Family - James Otis - Bog

Jerry's Family: A Story Of A Street Waif Of New York is a novel written by James Otis and published in 1895. The story follows the life of Jerry, a young boy who is orphaned and left to fend for himself on the streets of New York City. Jerry's struggles are compounded by the fact that he is blind, making it difficult for him to navigate the dangerous and unpredictable world of the city.Despite his challenges, Jerry is determined to survive and make a life for himself. He forms a makeshift family with other street children, including his best friend Tim and a young girl named Nelly. Together, they scavenge for food and shelter, and face the constant threat of violence and exploitation from adults who prey on vulnerable children.As Jerry grows older, he begins to dream of a better life. He meets a kind-hearted woman named Mrs. Hopkins, who takes him in and helps him get an education. With her support, Jerry begins to realize that he has the potential to overcome his difficult past and build a brighter future for himself.Jerry's Family is a moving and inspiring story of resilience, friendship, and the power of hope in the face of adversity. It offers a vivid portrait of life in turn-of-the-century New York City, and explores timeless themes of poverty, social inequality, and the enduring human spirit.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.