Petit Bob (1887)

Petit Bob is a novel written by Gyp and first published in 1887. The story revolves around a young boy named Bob, who lives in poverty with his mother in Paris. Despite their struggles, Bob is a happy and imaginative child who dreams of a better life.One day, Bob's mother falls ill and is unable to work. Desperate for money, Bob takes to the streets and begins selling newspapers. Through his hard work and determination, Bob becomes a successful newsboy and is eventually able to provide for his family.Along the way, Bob meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy woman who takes an interest in him and his mother. However, Bob remains loyal to his roots and refuses to abandon his humble beginnings.Throughout the novel, Gyp explores themes of poverty, class, and the power of imagination. Petit Bob is a heartwarming story that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.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.