Publisher's Synopsis
Alice and a Family: A Story of South London is a novel written by St. John Greer Ervine and published in 1915. The book follows the story of Alice, a young woman living in poverty in South London. Alice is forced to take care of her younger siblings after the death of their mother and the disappearance of their father. The novel explores the struggles and hardships that Alice and her family face as they try to survive in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Through the story, the author sheds light on the social and economic issues of the time, such as poverty, unemployment, and the lack of social services for the poor. The novel is a poignant and realistic portrayal of the lives of working-class families in early 20th-century London.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.
