The Lucky Sixpence (1917) - Hardcover

by Emilie Benson Knipe (Author), Alden Arthur Knipe (Author), Arthur E. Becher (Illustrator)

The Lucky Sixpence is a novel written by Emilie Benson Knipe and originally published in 1917. The story follows the life of a young girl named Joan, who finds a sixpence on the street and believes it brings her good luck. Joan's family is struggling financially and she hopes the sixpence will bring them some much-needed fortune. As Joan grows up, the sixpence continues to play a significant role in her life. She falls in love and marries a man named Jack, but their marriage is not without its challenges. The couple faces financial difficulties and Jack struggles with alcoholism. Through it all, Joan holds onto the belief that the sixpence will bring them luck and prosperity. The novel explores themes of perseverance, faith, and the power of belief. It also provides a glimpse into the social and economic conditions of early 20th century America. The Lucky Sixpence is a heartwarming tale of a young girl's belief in the power of luck and the resilience 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.