02415cam a22003253u 4500 32244 UtSlPG 20260610133733.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PZ Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884 Un p'tit homme Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-05-04 Produced by Carol Ann Brown, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Un p'tit homme" by P. L. Jacob is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young boy named Jacquot, who dreams of leaving his humble beginnings in Martigny, Switzerland, to seek wealth and adventure in Paris, with the hope of improving the lives of his family. The narrative is imbued with themes of ambition, innocence, and the contrasts between rural and urban life. In the tale, Jacquot embarks on a journey to Paris, driven by the desire to fulfill promises made to his family, including buying gifts for his siblings and securing a better future. Upon arrival, he faces the stark realities of city life and initially experiences disillusionment, as he is met with unpleasant living conditions. However, he quickly adapts, finding work as a commissionaire and befriending a kind florist named Giselle. His cleverness and determination lead him to rescue a young boy named Léo from danger, forging a bond that changes both their lives. Ultimately, Jacquot's experiences in Paris provide him not only with the means to realize his dreams but also to create a new family that extends beyond his origins, showcasing his growth and resilience as a "p'tit homme." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Boys -- Juvenile fiction Paris (France) -- Juvenile fiction Ferdinandus, A., 1850-1888 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32244 73090 73090