A Soldier's Children (1892)

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Kessinger Publishing, 2009 - Biography & Autobiography - 244 pages
A Soldier's Children is a novel written by John Strange Winter and published in 1892. The story revolves around the lives of two siblings, Dick and Dolly, who are left orphaned after their father, a soldier, dies in battle. The novel follows their struggles as they are sent to live with their uncle, who is unkind to them and treats them poorly. Despite their difficult circumstances, the siblings remain resilient and form strong bonds with the people they meet along the way, including a kind-hearted nurse and a wealthy benefactor who helps them escape their uncle's abuse. As they navigate their way through life, Dick and Dolly learn valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the importance of family. A Soldier's Children is a heartwarming tale of perseverance and hope that explores the themes of poverty, class, and social injustice in Victorian England.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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