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The Admirable Tinker: Child Of The World is a novel written by Edgar Jepson and first published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young boy named Tinker, who is born into poverty and raised by his grandmother in the slums of London. Despite his difficult upbringing, Tinker possesses an unwavering spirit and an insatiable curiosity about the world around him.As he grows older, Tinker embarks on a series of adventures that take him across Europe and into the heart of Africa. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a Russian prince, a French artist, and a…mehr

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The Admirable Tinker: Child Of The World is a novel written by Edgar Jepson and first published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young boy named Tinker, who is born into poverty and raised by his grandmother in the slums of London. Despite his difficult upbringing, Tinker possesses an unwavering spirit and an insatiable curiosity about the world around him.As he grows older, Tinker embarks on a series of adventures that take him across Europe and into the heart of Africa. Along the way, he encounters a colorful cast of characters, including a Russian prince, a French artist, and a group of African tribesmen. Through his travels, Tinker learns about different cultures and ways of life, and develops a deep appreciation for the beauty and diversity of the world.Despite the challenges he faces, Tinker remains optimistic and determined, and his unwavering spirit inspires those around him. The Admirable Tinker: Child Of The World is a heartwarming tale of adventure, discovery, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.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.
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English novelist Edgar Alfred Jepson mostly created mystical and fantasy tales in addition to adventure and detective fiction. He wrote under the pen name Edgar Alfred Jepson and on occasion under the alias R. Edison Page.In Bloomsbury, London, on November 28, 1863, Edgar Jepson was born. He was raised in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, and received his degree from Oxford's Balliol College. After finishing his schooling, he lived in Barbados for a while before relocating to London's King's Bench Walk neighborhood, where he started his writing career. He cooperated with writers including Hugh Clevely, Arthur Machen, and John Gawsworth while writing under the pen name R. Edison Page. For a brief time, he served as the magazine's editor, and he contributed significantly to Richard Barham Middleton's legacy following his passing. He belonged to both the New Bohemians drinking club and the Square Club, which dates back to 1908. On April 12, 1938, Edgar Jepson passed away in his Hampstead home. His former wife Frita Bisham Holmes, the daughter of musician and composer Henry Holmes, as well as his son and both daughters, all survived him.