The Ragged Messenger (1915)

The Ragged Messenger is a novel written by William Babington Maxwell and published in 1915. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young man named Dick Selwyn. Dick is a struggling writer who is trying to make a name for himself in the literary world. He is also a bit of a dreamer and has a tendency to get lost in his own thoughts.One day, while walking through the streets of London, Dick comes across a ragged messenger boy who is being bullied by a group of older boys. Dick intervenes and saves the boy from harm. The boy, whose name is Tom, is grateful to Dick and the two become friends.As the story progresses, Dick becomes more involved in Tom's life and learns about the hardships that the boy faces on a daily basis. Tom is an orphan who lives in poverty and is forced to work long hours as a messenger boy in order to survive. Despite his difficult circumstances, Tom remains optimistic and hopeful for a better future.Through his friendship with Tom, Dick begins to see the world in a different way. He becomes more aware of the struggles of those around him and begins to question his own privileged lifestyle. The novel explores themes of social inequality, poverty, and the power of friendship.Overall, The Ragged Messenger is a heartwarming story about two unlikely friends who come together to support each other through life's challenges. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion in a world that can often be harsh and unforgiving.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.