Publisher's Synopsis
Uncle Charley is a novel written by Zephine Humphrey and published in 1902. The story follows the life of a young girl named Ruth, who is sent to live with her Uncle Charley after the death of her parents. Uncle Charley is a wealthy and eccentric man who lives alone in a large mansion in the countryside. Ruth is initially scared of her uncle and his strange habits, but she soon grows to love him and his unique way of life. Together, they embark on a series of adventures and encounters with various characters, including a group of gypsies and a wealthy businessman who wants to buy Uncle Charley's land. Throughout the book, Ruth learns important lessons about life, love, and the importance of family. The novel is a heartwarming tale of a young girl's journey to find her place in the world and the love and guidance she receives from her beloved Uncle Charley.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.
