An Old English Home and Its Dependencies by S. Baring-Gould
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| Author | Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924 |
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| Illustrator | Bond, Frederick Bligh, 1864-1945 |
| LoC No. | 06010507 |
| Title | An Old English Home and Its Dependencies |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Paternal acres -- The manor house -- The domestic hearth -- Old furniture -- Ceilings -- The parish church -- The village inn -- The manor mill -- The farmhouse -- Cottages -- The village doctor -- Scapegraces -- Hedges -- Underground rights. |
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| Summary | "An Old English Home and Its Dependencies" by S. Baring-Gould is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and conditions of a traditional English home, delving into the historical context of land ownership, social customs, and the gradual decline of rural life. It highlights the remnants of a bygone era through anecdotes about the inhabitants and their ways of living." "The opening of the book introduces a character known as Marianne, an elderly woman residing in a dilapidated cottage, which serves as a symbol of the changes in English rural life. Through Marianne's perspectives and her determination to maintain her small property, the narrative sets the stage for a broader exploration of land ownership and the traditions associated with it. The author provides a vivid description of Marianne's way of life, contrasting her struggles with a rich historical backdrop and a sense of nostalgia for the past, reflecting on how these small holdings have evolved and sometimes deteriorated over time." (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46648 |
| Release Date | Aug 21, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 158 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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