Poor Mike: The Story Of A Waif (1882)

Poor Mike: The Story Of A Waif is a novel written by Silas Kitto Hocking and first published in 1882. The book tells the story of a young boy named Mike, who is left orphaned and alone in the world. Mike is taken in by a kind-hearted woman named Mrs. Brown, who becomes his guardian and takes care of him as if he were her own son.As Mike grows up, he faces many challenges and hardships, including poverty, illness, and discrimination. Despite these obstacles, he remains determined to make a better life for himself and to help others who are less fortunate. Along the way, he meets a cast of memorable characters, including a group of street urchins, a wealthy benefactor, and a young girl who becomes his closest friend.Throughout the book, Hocking explores themes of poverty, social injustice, and the power of human kindness. Through Mike's story, he shows the resilience and strength of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity. Poor Mike: The Story Of A Waif is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.