Publisher's Synopsis
My Young Alcides is a novel written by Charlotte M. Yonge. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Alcides, who is the son of a wealthy family. Alcides is born with a physical disability that makes him unable to walk. Despite his disability, Alcides is a bright and intelligent child who is determined to overcome his limitations.The novel follows Alcides as he grows up and faces various challenges in life. With the help of his loving family and friends, Alcides learns to adapt to his disability and finds ways to excel in his studies and other pursuits. Along the way, he also develops a strong sense of compassion and empathy for others who face similar challenges.As Alcides grows older, he becomes increasingly interested in science and medicine. He studies hard and eventually becomes a doctor, using his knowledge and skills to help others who are suffering from physical disabilities.My Young Alcides is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, determination, and the power of the human spirit. It is a story that will inspire readers of all ages to overcome their own challenges and pursue their dreams.On the whole, her presence was very good for us, if only by infusing the element of age. She liked to potter about in the morning, attending to her birds and bantams, and talking to the gardening men, weeding women, and all the people in the adjacent hamlet; and, afterwards, the fireside, with her knitting and a newspaper, sufficed her.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.