Chips: A Story Of Manchester Life (1881)

Chips: A Story of Manchester Life is a novel written by Silas Kitto Hocking and published in 1881. The story is set in Manchester, England, during the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young boy named Chips. Chips is an orphan who lives with his grandmother and struggles to make ends meet. He is forced to work long hours in a factory to support himself and his grandmother.Despite his difficult circumstances, Chips remains optimistic and determined to improve his situation. He dreams of one day becoming a successful businessman and providing a better life for himself and his grandmother. Along the way, he faces many challenges and obstacles, including poverty, illness, and the harsh realities of life in a rapidly industrializing city.The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in Manchester during the Victorian era, with detailed descriptions of the city's factories, slums, and working-class neighborhoods. It also explores themes of social inequality, the importance of education, and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.Overall, Chips: A Story of Manchester Life is a compelling and inspiring tale of a young boy's struggle to overcome poverty and achieve his dreams in a rapidly changing world.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.