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The Crossing-Sweeper: Or A Broken Life is a novel written by Felix Weiss and originally published in 1875. The story follows the life of a young boy named Jack, who is forced to work as a crossing-sweeper in order to support himself and his sickly mother. Jack's life is filled with hardship and poverty, as he struggles to make ends meet and keep his mother alive.Despite his difficult circumstances, Jack remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for himself and his mother. He befriends a wealthy young girl named Nellie, who takes an interest in his life and helps him in any way she can. However, their friendship is threatened by the social and economic divide between them, as well as the disapproval of Nellie's family.As Jack grows older, he faces new challenges and obstacles, including illness, financial hardship, and the loss of loved ones. Through it all, he remains steadfast in his determination to overcome his circumstances and build a better life for himself and his family.The Crossing-Sweeper: Or A Broken Life is a poignant and moving story of resilience, hope, and the power of friendship. It explores themes of social inequality, poverty, and the struggles faced by those on the fringes of society. Despite being written over a century ago, the novel still resonates with readers today and offers a powerful reminder of the importance of compassion and empathy towards those in need.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.