Pilgrim Street - Hesba Stretton - Bog

Pilgrim Street: A Story of Manchester Life is a novel written by Hesba Stretton and first published in 1886. The book is set in the city of Manchester during the 19th century and tells the story of a young woman named Nelly, who is forced to leave her home and family due to financial difficulties. Nelly finds herself living in the slums of Pilgrim Street, where she must navigate the harsh realities of poverty and social inequality.As Nelly struggles to survive in her new environment, she encounters a variety of characters, including other struggling women, wealthy philanthropists, and corrupt officials. Through her experiences, Nelly learns about the complexities of class and gender in Victorian society, and she becomes involved in efforts to improve the lives of those around her.Pilgrim Street is a powerful social commentary on the conditions of working-class life in Victorian England, and it offers a vivid portrayal of the struggles and triumphs of those who lived in poverty during this era. The book is considered a classic of Victorian literature and is still widely read and admired 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.