The Oakhurst Chronicles: A Tale Of The Times Of Wesley (1883)

The Oakhurst Chronicles: A Tale Of The Times Of Wesley is a historical novel written by Annie E. Keeling and published in 1883. The story is set in the 18th century during the time of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. The novel follows the lives of the residents of Oakhurst, a fictional village in England, as they navigate the religious and social changes brought about by Wesley's teachings.The main character of the novel is a young woman named Lucy Gray, who is torn between her loyalty to her family's traditional Anglican faith and her growing curiosity about Methodism. As she becomes more involved with the local Methodist community, she faces opposition and ridicule from her family and neighbors. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters who are also grappling with their own beliefs and values.The Oakhurst Chronicles explores themes of faith, community, and social change during a pivotal period in English history. It offers a vivid portrait of life in a small village during the 18th century and provides an insightful look into the early days of the Methodist movement.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.