Lazy Lawrence

Lazy Lawrence: Or Industry And Idleness Contrasted is a book written by Maria Edgeworth in 1854. It is a story about two young boys, Lawrence and George, who are sent to work in a factory. Lawrence is lazy and dislikes work, while George is hardworking and diligent. The book contrasts the two boys' attitudes towards work and their resulting outcomes in life. Lawrence's laziness leads to a life of poverty and misery, while George's hard work leads to success and happiness. The book teaches the value of hard work and the dangers of idleness. It is a timeless tale that is still relevant today, as it encourages readers to strive for success through hard work and perseverance.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.