Old Umbrellas

Old Umbrellas: Or Clarrie And Her Mother is a novel written by Agnes Giberne and published in 1884. The story revolves around Clarrie, a young girl who lives with her mother in a small village. The two of them are very poor and struggle to make ends meet. They are forced to rely on old umbrellas to protect themselves from the rain as they cannot afford new ones. The novel explores the themes of poverty, family, and resilience. Clarrie and her mother face numerous challenges, but they remain determined to overcome them. The story also touches on the importance of community and the support that can be found in it. Through the character of Clarrie, the author highlights the strength and perseverance of young girls in the face of adversity. The novel is a heartwarming tale that inspires readers to appreciate the little things in life and to never give up hope.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.