""The Sons of the Soil"" is a novel written by Sarah Stickney Ellis that explores the lives of rural English farmers during the 19th century. The story follows the lives of several families as they struggle to make a living off the land and deal with the challenges of poverty, illness, and social class. The novel also delves into themes of religion, morality, and the importance of hard work and perseverance. Through the characters' experiences, the author paints a vivid picture of rural life during this time period and ...
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""The Sons of the Soil"" is a novel written by Sarah Stickney Ellis that explores the lives of rural English farmers during the 19th century. The story follows the lives of several families as they struggle to make a living off the land and deal with the challenges of poverty, illness, and social class. The novel also delves into themes of religion, morality, and the importance of hard work and perseverance. Through the characters' experiences, the author paints a vivid picture of rural life during this time period and offers insights into the struggles and triumphs of the working class. Overall, ""The Sons of the Soil"" is a thought-provoking and engaging read that provides a glimpse into the lives of those who lived off the land in 19th century England.And not the preacher only, but the sage, And the stern satirist who condemns the age, The sentimentalist, and poet too, Have they not all one secret end in view? To please the grovelling world they so despise, To hide their faults and frailties from her eyes? Whate'er betide their happiness the while, To court her favour, and secure her smile?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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