Cassy (1874)

Cassy is a novel written by Hesba Stretton in 1874. The story revolves around a young girl named Cassy, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to live with her cruel aunt and uncle. Cassy's life takes a turn for the worse when her uncle sells her to a traveling showman, who forces her to perform in his circus. Despite the harsh conditions, Cassy remains hopeful and determined to escape her situation. Along the way, she meets kind-hearted individuals who help her in her quest for freedom. The novel explores themes of resilience, perseverance, and the importance of human kindness. Cassy has been praised for its vivid descriptions of Victorian England and its portrayal of the plight of child laborers during that era.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.