The Children Of The Court and Two Little Waifs (British Historical Fiction - Victorian Era)
By F.M. Holmes
Published by Cassell & Company Limited: London, Paris & Melbourne c1895 (undated - inscription dated 1896)
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Children of the Court by F. M. Holmes is a late 19th-century work that offers a glimpse into the lives of impoverished and working-class children living in the crowded courts and alleyways of London. Through a blend of storytelling and social observation, Holmes portrays the harsh realities these children face — poverty, limited education, unhealthy living conditions — alongside their resilience, spirit, and occasional moments of joy. The narrative often draws on moral and religious overtones, reflecting the author's concern with both the physical and spiritual welfare of the young.
The book serves as both social commentary and a call to action, aiming to inspire readers to engage with charitable and reform movements of the era. Holmes highlights the transformative impact that compassion, education, and Christian guidance can have in breaking cycles of deprivation. Today, Children of the Court is valued not only for its moral earnestness but also as a historical source, illuminating Victorian attitudes toward poverty and the philanthropic approaches that sought to address it."
Light wear and fading to covers and spine now protected with a clear mylar sleeve. Contemporary prize inscription on half title page. Binding is good with strong covers and no loose pages (I did notice one partially detached but secure). A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
