The Mud Larks (1919) - Crosbie Garstin - Bog

The Mud Larks is a novel written by Crosbie Garstin and first published in 1919. The story is set in the slums of London during the early 1900s and follows the lives of a group of impoverished children known as the ""Mud Larks"". These children spend their days scavenging for food and other items in the mud along the banks of the River Thames.The main character of the novel is a young boy named Dickie. He is the leader of the Mud Larks and is determined to provide for his younger sister and himself. Along with his friends, Dickie faces many challenges and dangers as they navigate the harsh realities of life in the slums.Throughout the novel, Garstin explores themes of poverty, survival, and the resilience of the human spirit. The Mud Larks is a poignant and powerful portrayal of the struggles faced by those living in extreme poverty during the early 1900s. It is a testament to the strength and determination of those who are forced to endure such difficult circumstances.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.