Publisher's Synopsis
The Orphan And The Foundling: Or Alone In The World is a novel written by Emma Leslie and published in 1872. The story follows the life of two young girls, Grace and Nellie, who are both orphans and have been left alone in the world. Grace is taken in by a wealthy family and given a comfortable life, while Nellie is forced to live on the streets and fend for herself.As the two girls grow up, they become aware of each other's existence and long to be reunited. Grace, who has been sheltered from the harsh realities of the world, sets out to find Nellie and bring her into her comfortable life. Nellie, on the other hand, is hesitant to trust anyone and is wary of Grace's intentions.The novel explores themes of class, identity, and the power of friendship. It also sheds light on the harsh realities faced by orphans and the challenges they face in a society that often overlooks them.Overall, The Orphan And The Foundling: Or Alone In The World is a heartwarming tale of two girls who find each other in the midst of adversity and learn to overcome their differences to form a strong bond.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.
