""Francois The Waif"" is a novel written by George Sand and published in 1894. The story revolves around a young boy named Francois, who is abandoned by his mother and left to fend for himself on the streets of Paris. Despite his difficult circumstances, Francois is a kind and gentle soul, and he quickly earns the sympathy and support of those around him. He is taken in by a group of street performers, who teach him the tricks of their trade and help him to survive in the harsh urban environment. Along the way, Francois encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a wealthy philanthropist and a beautiful young woman who becomes his love interest. Through his trials and tribulations, Francois learns valuable lessons about the power of friendship, love, and perseverance. ""Francois The Waif"" is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of one boy's journey from hardship to hope, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.