The History of Little Jack, a Foundling
Paperback
General Juvenile FictionHistory
ISBN13: 9781023313513
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The History of Little Jack, a Foundling by Thomas Day is a classic of children's literature, offering a compelling glimpse into social issues of its time. This historical fiction tells the story of a foundling, exploring themes of poverty and virtue through the narrative of young Jack.
Set against a backdrop that includes depictions of Tatars, this juvenile fiction examines universal questions of character and circumstance. Day's work, long admired for its moral lessons, provides a window into the lives of those less fortunate, prompting reflection on societal responsibility. A significant work within the historical fiction and classics genres for young readers, The History of Little Jack remains a relevant and thought-provoking story. This carefully prepared edition ensures the accessibility of Day's important contribution to children's literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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