02228cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000470011324500230016026400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950800450040052011530044553400450159865300230164365300310166665300190169765300200171665300500173665300200178685600430180699900170184957710UtSlPG20260610134329.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aRidge, W. Pettq(William Pett),d1859-193012aA Son of the State 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-08-16  aThis etext was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"A Son of the State" by W. Pett Ridge is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Bobbie Lancaster, a young boy navigating the streets of Hoxton after the tragic loss of his mother in an accident. Set against a backdrop of working-class life, the narrative explores themes of loss, resilience, and the search for belonging.  The opening of the novel introduces readers to the vibrant setting of Pitfield Street and its colorful inhabitants. We meet Bobbie, a resourceful yet vulnerable boy, as he navigates the bustling street life following his mother's tragic death. The chapter presents a vivid depiction of his interactions with various characters, including neighborhood children and adults, highlighting his bravado and attempts to assert himself in a world that seems chaotic and unfair. The conversations Bobbie engages in reveal his personality—struggling with his identity while yearning for recognition and respect amid the trials of life as an orphan. The prologue sets the stage for Bobbie's journey of growth and the challenges he will face in the streets of London. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOrphans -- Fiction  aConduct of life -- Fiction  aBildungsromans  aBoys -- Fiction  aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction  aPoor -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57710  c98539d98539