Publisher's Synopsis
Polly of Parker's Rents is a novel written by Grace Thyrza Hannam Kimmins and was first published in 1899. The story revolves around Polly, a young girl who lives with her family in a poor and rundown neighborhood called Parker's Rents. Despite the harsh living conditions, Polly is a cheerful and optimistic girl who dreams of a better life for herself and her family. As the story progresses, we see Polly face various challenges, such as her father losing his job and her brother falling ill. However, she remains determined to overcome these obstacles and make a better life for her family. Along the way, she meets various characters, both good and bad, who shape her journey.Through Polly's story, the author sheds light on the social and economic issues faced by the working-class people in the late 19th century. The book also explores themes such as family, friendship, perseverance, and hope.Overall, Polly of Parker's Rents is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of a young girl's resilience and determination to overcome the odds and make a better life for herself and her family.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.
