Surly Bob is a novel written by Louisa C. Silke and published in 1881. The story follows the life of a young man named Bob who is known for his surly and unpleasant demeanor. Despite his reputation, Bob is a hard worker and is determined to make something of himself. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Mary who sees past his rough exterior and recognizes his potential. Together, they navigate the challenges of life in the late 19th century and ultimately find happiness and success. The novel explores themes of personal growth, redemption, and the power of love to transform even the most difficult personalities.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.