Publisher: Frederick Warne and Co.; London and New York
Undated
272 pages -- approx. size: 7.5" by 5"

Her Benny, an improving story for young people about Liverpool street children, was first published in 1879. It was the best-known and most popular work of Methodist minister and author Silas Hocking.

Benny Bates, a poor boy from the Liverpool slums, is ten years old when the story begins. He scrapes a living running errands in the streets; his beloved but frail sister Nelly, a year younger, sells matches.
Their mother is dead, their father a drink-sodden brute, who dies later on in the story, becomes violent towards Nelly and the two children run away from home.
Helped by their friend the night-watchman Joe Wrag, and 'Granny' Betty Barker, manage to retain their independence and learn to lead Christian lives

Black and white illustrations throughout. A very attractive book for reading, decorating or gift giving.

Very nice antique condition. Very well taken care of through the years. Gilted page edges. Very slight bumped corners and spine ends.
Gift notation on decorated end papers. This dates 1896. A small soiled spot that goes through to a few first pages. See photo 4 and 5. Tissue over title page.

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