Publisher's Synopsis
Harding's Luck is a children's novel written by E. Nesbit and published in 1909. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Dickie Harding, who is orphaned and left in the care of his cruel and abusive stepfather. One day, while wandering the streets of London, Dickie meets a mysterious old man who gives him a magical coin. The coin transports Dickie back in time to different eras, where he has various adventures and meets historical figures such as Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh. Along the way, Dickie learns important lessons about courage, kindness, and perseverance. The book is a classic example of Nesbit's signature style, which combines fantasy elements with real-world situations and characters. It is a beloved children's book that has been enjoyed by generations of readers.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.