<영어로 읽는 고전 _ R.M. 발렌타인의 도시에서의 삶 >
"Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished_ A Tale of City Arab Life and Adventure"는 R.M. Ballantyne은 1875년에 출판되었다. 이 이야기는 런던의 이스트 엔드에 사는 어린 소년인 Dick Varley의 모험이다.
"Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished"는 도시 생활을 생생하게 묘사하고 빈곤, 인내, 인간 정신의 탄력성과 같은 주제를 탐구하는 것으로 유명해 당시 도시빈곤층이 직면한 사회적 문제를 엿볼 수 있다.

<Classic reading in English _ Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished _ A Tale of City Arab Life and Adventure>
"Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished_ A Tale of City Arab Life and Adventure" was written by R.M. Ballantyne was published in 1875. This story follows the adventures of Dick Varley, a young boy living in London's East End.
"Dusty Diamonds Cut and Polished" is known for vividly portraying urban life and exploring themes such as poverty, perseverance, and the resilience of the human spirit, providing a glimpse into the social problems facing the urban poor at the time.

요약
소설은 도시의 거리 아이들의 삶을 탐구하고 그들이 직면한 도전, 투쟁, 위험을 다룬다. 주인공 딕 발리(Dick Varley)는 런던의 험난한 거리를 누비며 다양한 캐릭터를 만나고 스릴 넘치는 모험을 하는 고아다.
이야기가 진행됨에 따라 Dick의 여행은 그를 이스트 엔드의 빈곤한 거리에서 런던의 다른 지역과 그 너머로 떠난다. 그 과정에서 그는 다양한 사회 계층을 만나고 역경에 직면하며 귀중한 삶의 교훈을 배우는데…

Summary
The novel explores the lives of city street children and deals with the challenges, struggles and dangers they face. The main character, Dick Varley, is an orphan who roams the rough streets of London, meets various characters and has thrilling adventures.
As the story progresses, Dick's journey takes him from the impoverished streets of the East End to other parts of London and beyond. Along the way, he meets various social classes, faces adversity, and learns valuable life lessons...

CONTENTS

Chapter I. An Accident and some of its Curious Results.
Chapter II. The Irresistible Power of Love.
Chapter III. Poverty Manages to Board out her Infant for Nothing.
Chapter IV. Samuel Twitter astonishes Mrs Twitter and her Friends.
Chapter V. Treats still further of Riches, Poverty, Babies, and Police.
Chapter VI. Wealth pays a Visit to Poverty.
Chapter VII. Bicycling and its Occasional Results.
Chapter VIII. A Great and Memorable Day.
Chapter IX. How the Poor are Succoured.
Chapter X. Balls, Bobby, Sir Richard, and Giles appear on the Stage.
Chapter XI. Sir Richard and Mr Brisbane discuss, and Di listens.
Chapter XII. Sammy Twitter’s Fall.
Chapter XIII. Tells of some Curious and Vigorous Peculiarities of the Lower Orders.
Chapter XIV. Number 666 Off Duty.
Chapter XV. Mrs Frog sinks Deeper and Deeper.
Chapter XVI. Sir Richard visits the Beehive, and sees many Surprising Things.
Chapter XVII. Things become too hot for the Twitter Family.
Chapter XVIII. The Ocean and the New World.
Chapter XIX. At Home in Canada.
Chapter XX. Occupations at Brankly Farm.
Chapter XXI. Treats of Altered Circumstances and Blue-Ribbonism.
Chapter XXII. Ned Frog’s Experiences and Sammy Twitter’s Woes.
Chapter XXIII. Hopes revive.
Chapter XXIV. The Returning Prodigal.
Chapter XXV. Canada again?and Surprising News.
Chapter XXVI. Happy Meetings.
Chapter XXVII. A Strange Visit and its Results.
Chapter XXIX. Home Again.
Chapter XXX. The New Home.