Title: Little Mr. Van Vere of China
First published: 1898
Description: A tale of a young orphan from New York, who stows away on a ship to Canton, and discovers his lost father, written in dialect and pidgin Chinese of the period
Subjects: Children, Juvenile fiction, Conduct of life, Christian life, Voyages and travels, Adventure stories, Seafaring life, Castaways, Ship captains, Abandoned children, Boys, Grandmothers, Uncles, Fathers and sons, Poverty, Generosity, Respect, Gratitude, Animals, Ships, Description and travel, Social life and customs
LC classification: PZ7.C405 Lit