Chips: A Story of Manchester Life is a novel written by Silas Kitto Hocking and published in 1881. The story is set in Manchester, England, during the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young boy named Chips. Chips is an orphan who lives with his grandmother and struggles to make ends meet. He is forced to work long hours in a factory to support himself and his grandmother.Despite his difficult circumstances, Chips remains optimistic and determined...