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100	1		_aRidge, W. Pett _q(William Pett), _d1859-1930
245	1	2	_aA Son of the State
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2018-08-16
508			_aThis etext was transcribed by Les Bowler
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aOrphans -- Fiction
653			_aConduct of life -- Fiction
653			_aBildungsromans
653			_aBoys -- Fiction
653			_aEngland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653			_aPoor -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57710
999			_c98539 _d98539