Lucky Bargee (1898)

Lucky Bargee is a novel written by Harry Lander and published in 1898. The story is set in England and follows the life of a bargee named Lucky. Lucky is a hardworking man who lives on a barge with his wife and children. He is known for his honesty and integrity, and is respected by everyone in his community.The novel explores the struggles and challenges faced by Lucky and his family, as they navigate life on the river. Lucky is a skilled bargeman, but he faces competition from other bargemen who are willing to cut corners and cheat their customers. Lucky's honesty and refusal to engage in such practices often puts him at a disadvantage, but he remains committed to doing things the right way.As the story progresses, Lucky faces a number of setbacks and tragedies, including the loss of his wife and the theft of his barge. Despite these challenges, Lucky remains determined to provide for his family and uphold his values. Along the way, he forms friendships with other members of the community, including a young girl named Bessie who becomes like a daughter to him.Lucky Bargee is a heartwarming and inspiring story about the power of hard work, honesty, and community. It offers a glimpse into the lives of working-class families in 19th century England, and celebrates the resilience and strength of the human spirit.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.