Around Old Chester is a novel written by Margaret Deland that explores the lives of the residents of a small town in New England called Old Chester. The story takes place in the late 19th century and follows the daily lives of the town's inhabitants, including their joys, sorrows, and struggles. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the various characters in the town, including the wealthy, the poor, the young, and the old. Throughout the book, Deland paints a vivid picture of life in a small town, ...
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Around Old Chester is a novel written by Margaret Deland that explores the lives of the residents of a small town in New England called Old Chester. The story takes place in the late 19th century and follows the daily lives of the town's inhabitants, including their joys, sorrows, and struggles. The book is a collection of short stories that revolve around the various characters in the town, including the wealthy, the poor, the young, and the old. Throughout the book, Deland paints a vivid picture of life in a small town, highlighting the close-knit community, the gossip, the scandals, and the deep-rooted traditions that bind the residents together. The stories in Around Old Chester are heartwarming, humorous, and poignant, and provide a glimpse into a bygone era. Deland's writing style is simple, yet powerful, and her characters are well-developed and relatable. Overall, Around Old Chester is a charming and nostalgic read that will transport readers to a simpler time and place.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.
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