A Son Of The Forge (1894)

A Son of the Forge is a novel written by Robert Blatchford and published in 1894. The story follows the life of a young boy named Joe, who is the son of a blacksmith in a small English village. Joe is a bright and curious child, but his father wants him to follow in his footsteps and become a blacksmith.Despite his father's wishes, Joe is determined to get an education and make something of himself. He manages to convince his parents to let him attend school, where he excels in his studies. However, his dreams of a better life are threatened when his father dies and he is left to take over the family business.Joe struggles to keep the blacksmith shop afloat while also pursuing his own interests. He falls in love with a local girl named Mary, but their relationship is complicated by their different social classes. Joe's determination and hard work eventually pay off, and he is able to achieve his dreams of a better life.A Son of the Forge is a classic coming-of-age story that explores themes of ambition, class, and the struggle between tradition and progress. It is a timeless tale that still resonates 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.