Amarilly of Clothes Line Alley (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161420852)

""Amarilly of Clothes Line Alley"" is a novel by Belle K. Maniates that tells the story of a young girl named Amarilly who lives in poverty in New York City's Clothes Line Alley. Despite her difficult circumstances, Amarilly is a resilient and resourceful character who is determined to make the best of her situation. She dreams of a better life and works hard to achieve her goals, even when faced with obstacles and setbacks.The novel explores themes of social class, poverty, and the American Dream, as well as the importance of family and community. Through Amarilly's experiences, readers gain insight into the struggles and challenges faced by those living in poverty in early 20th century America.Overall, ""Amarilly of Clothes Line Alley"" is a heartwarming and inspiring story that celebrates the strength and resilience of the human spirit. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.She darted from the shop, the reporter right at her heels, but the chasing of his covey to corner was not easily accomplished. He was a newly fledged reporter, and Amarilly had all the instinct of the lowly for localities. She turned and doubled and dodged successfully. By a course circuitous she returned to Hebrew haunts, this time to seek, one Abram Canter, a little wizened, gnome-like Jew. Assuring herself that there was no other than the proprietor within, Amarilly entered and handed over the surplice for appraisal.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.

Author: Belle K. Maniates
ISBN-10: 1161420851
ISBN-13: 9781161420852
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 162
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d