Publisher's Synopsis
The Tragedy of the Till is a book written by Douglas Jerrold. It is a tragic story that revolves around the Till family, who are poor and struggling to make ends meet. The story is set in the 19th century and takes place in London.The main character of the story is Tom Till, a young man who is trying to provide for his family. He works hard as a shoemaker, but his wages are not enough to support his family. His father, who is a drunkard, is of no help, and his mother is sickly. Tom's sister, Mary, is engaged to a wealthy man, but her happiness is short-lived when her fianc����� dies suddenly.As the story progresses, the Till family faces one tragedy after another. Tom's father dies, leaving the family in even more dire straits. Mary falls ill and dies, and Tom is left to care for his mother alone. The pressure of providing for his mother and himself becomes too much for Tom, and he turns to drink.The Tragedy of the Till is a poignant tale of poverty, hardship, and tragedy. It highlights the struggles of the working class in 19th century London and the devastating effects of poverty on families. The book is a powerful reminder of the need for compassion and understanding towards those who are less fortunate.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Whimsical Tales of Douglas Jerrold, by Douglas Jerrold. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419168304.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.
