Geordie Roye - Jessie Margaret Saxby

Geordie Roye: Or A Waif From The Greyfriar�������s Wynd is a novel written by Jessie Margaret Saxby and published in 1879. The story is set in Scotland and follows the life of Geordie Roye, a young boy who is abandoned by his mother and left to fend for himself on the streets of Edinburgh. Geordie is taken in by a kind-hearted woman named Meg, who becomes his surrogate mother and provides him with a home and a sense of belonging.As Geordie grows up, he faces numerous challenges and hardships, including poverty, illness, and discrimination. Despite these obstacles, he remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for himself. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a group of street urchins, a wealthy benefactor, and a kind-hearted doctor.Geordie's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of love and compassion to overcome adversity. Through his struggles and triumphs, he learns the value of hard work, perseverance, and the importance of community. Geordie Roye: Or A Waif From The Greyfriar�������s Wynd is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.

EAN: 9781436857468