Hal, The Barge Boy: A Sketch From Life is a novel written by Frances M. Wilbraham and published in 1883. The story follows the life of Hal, a young boy who works on a barge in England during the 19th century. The novel provides a vivid depiction of the barge life and the people who lived and worked on the barges. The story explores the challenges and hardships faced by Hal and his family as they struggle to make a living on the waterways. The novel also touches on themes such as poverty, family, and the importance of education. Overall, Hal, The Barge Boy: A Sketch From Life is a compelling and insightful portrayal of life on the barges in 19th century England.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.