Publisher's Synopsis
The Worth Of A Baby, And How Apple-Tree Court Was Won is a novel written by Hesba Stretton and published in 1876. The story revolves around the lives of the residents of Apple-Tree Court, a poor and rundown area in London. The main character, a young woman named Rachel, discovers a baby abandoned in the court and takes it upon herself to care for the child. As Rachel struggles to provide for the baby, she becomes involved in the lives of her neighbors and learns about their struggles and hardships. The novel explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the value of human life. It also highlights the power of community and the importance of compassion and empathy. The story takes a dramatic turn when the residents of Apple-Tree Court are threatened with eviction by a wealthy landlord who plans to demolish the area and build new homes for the upper class. Rachel and her neighbors band together to fight for their homes and their right to live with dignity. The Worth Of A Baby, And How Apple-Tree Court Was Won is a heartwarming and inspiring novel that sheds light on the struggles of the working class in Victorian England. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for what is right and fighting for justice and equality.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.
