Jemmy Stubbins, or the Nailer Boy by Elihu Burritt

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Editor Burritt, Elihu, 1810-1879
Title Jemmy Stubbins, or the Nailer Boy
Illustrations of the Law of Kindness
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Summary "Jemmy Stubbins, or the Nailer Boy" by Elihu Burritt is a children's book written in the mid-19th century, specifically published in 1850. This narrative illustrates social issues related to poverty and education faced by working-class children in England during that time. The story centers around a young boy named Josiah, nicknamed Jemmy, who is forced into labor at an incredibly young age and highlights the dire circumstances of child laborers in the industrial era. The narrative follows Jemmy's journey as a nailer boy working alongside his father in a blacksmith shop, laboring long hours for meager wages. His life takes a turn when Elihu Burritt learns of his plight and initiates a fundraising effort in America, allowing Jemmy to attend school and receive an education. As the story progresses, we see Jemmy blossom from a child laborer lacking in education into a literate boy who can read the Bible and teach his siblings and neighbors. The book emphasizes themes of kindness, community support, and the transformative power of education, offering a poignant reflection on the responsibility of society to protect and nurture its children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Charity -- Juvenile literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature
Subject Humanitarianism -- Juvenile literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 11007
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 9, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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