Little People (1909)

Little People is a novel written by Richard Whiteing and published in 1909. The story revolves around the lives of the working-class people living in the East End of London during the late 19th century. The book explores the struggles and challenges faced by the impoverished families and their daily struggles to make ends meet.The main character of the story is a young girl named Nellie Marchant, who is forced to leave school at a young age to support her family. She works long hours in a factory and dreams of a better life for herself and her loved ones. Nellie's story is intertwined with those of other characters, including her father, a dock worker, and her mother, who struggles with alcoholism.The book also delves into the social and economic issues of the time, including poverty, unemployment, and the harsh working conditions faced by the working-class. Whiteing's writing sheds light on the injustices faced by the poor and the struggles they faced to survive.Little People is a powerful and moving novel that provides a vivid portrayal of life in the East End of London during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the social history of London and the lives of the working-class people who lived there.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.