ISBN: 9780243505067 - the innocents: a christmas study (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This compelling read unflinchingly explores the true story of the disastrous fire that claimed the lives of forty children in an overcrowded tenement. The incident leads to the trial of a young boy whose act of lighting the fire that killed his parents and siblings exposes the appalling conditions of the city's working-class housing and the resulting societal issues of child labor and poverty. Through the boy's trial and a lawyer's impassioned defense, the author presents a profound examination of the impact of a toxic environment on a child's development and the need for social reform to create equitable opportunities. The book powerfully argues for the crucial role of a child's surroundings in shaping their lives and for the responsibility of society to provide safe and nurturing environments for all children. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…