Excerpt from Northern Roses
A visit to the Vale of Pickering would also ensure to the curious traveller an opportunity of becoming acquainted with many celebrated places, rich in historical interest; such as mansions of the great, castles of legendary fame, ruined monasteries, and many other objects of attraction, with the old city of York on one hand, once the metropolis of the north and all that high range of hill and cliff fene ing off the bold waves of the German Ocean on the east, where Scarborough, in its rocky ramparts, sits like a Queen upon her throne.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Immerse yourself in the idyllic yet rapidly changing rural landscape of 19th century Yorkshire through the eyes of the young and spirited Bessy and Alice, cousins residing in neighboring farmhouses. This captivating novel vividly captures the era's social customs, preoccupation with equestrian pursuits, and the stark contrast between the lives of farming families and the visiting gentry. As the narrative unfolds, Bessy's glamorous lifestyle clashes with Alice's quiet nature, and their paths intertwine when a tragic accident brings an aristocratic stranger into their midst. This immersive tale explores themes of family, class, ambition, and the complexities of female experience, offering a poignant and evocative portrait of a bygone era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330755402_0
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Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 328 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. Seller Inventory # 25849214/2
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