Scamp and I: A Story of City By-Ways: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Scamp and I: A Story of City By-Ways: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Scamp and I: A Story of City By-Ways is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Meade, L. T. (1854–1914).
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"Scamp and I: A Story of City By-Ways" by L. T. Meade is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two impoverished children, Dick and Flo, who navigate through the bustling streets of London, yearning for a glimpse of the lavish world they see from afar. The narrative illustrates their adventures and dreams, contrasting their harsh reality with the allure of wealth and the life of the social elite. The opening of the novel introduces the children amidst the lively backdrop of the London season, emphasizing the stark divide between their ragged existence and the opulence surrounding them. Dick, a ten-year-old boy, boldly explores the affluent areas, and later, he urges his younger sister Flo to join him in a fictional play where they pretend to be members of the upper class. Their journey takes them through the gritty streets and culminates in a significant encounter with the Queen, showcasing their innocence and longing. The beginning sets a poignant tone, as it captures both the children's aspirations and the moral dilemmas they face in a society riddled with inequality.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Scamp and I: A Story of City By-Ways
- Author credits: Meade, L. T. (1854–1914)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Animal welfare -- Juvenile fiction
- Charity -- Juvenile fiction
- Children -- Death -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Dogs -- Juvenile fiction
- Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
- Poverty -- Juvenile fiction
- Reformatories -- Juvenile fiction
- Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
- Theft -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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