Borderland - Jessie Fothergill - Bog

Borderland: A Country Town Chronicle is a novel written by Jessie Fothergill and first published in 1890. The story takes place in a small town on the border between England and Scotland, and follows the lives of various characters who live there. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different period of time in the town's history.The first part of the book is set in the early 1800s and introduces us to the town and its inhabitants. We meet the wealthy landowner, Sir William Ainslie, and his family, as well as the local doctor, the schoolmaster, and various other townspeople. We also learn about the town's history and its relationship with Scotland.The second part of the book takes place during the mid-1800s and focuses on the town's economic and social changes. The Industrial Revolution has arrived, and the town is no longer isolated from the rest of the world. New industries are springing up, and the town is growing rapidly. However, with this growth comes new challenges, such as poverty and crime.The third part of the book is set during the late 1800s and explores the town's political and cultural changes. The town is now firmly part of England, and its people are divided between those who embrace the new ways and those who cling to the old. The suffrage movement is gaining momentum, and women are beginning to demand their rights. The town's cultural life is also changing, with new forms of entertainment and art emerging.The final part of the book takes place in the early 1900s and brings the story up to the present day. The town has weathered many changes over the years, but it still retains its unique character and identity. The book ends with a sense of hope for the future, as the town's people continue to adapt and evolve.Overall, Borderland: A Country Town Chronicle is a rich and detailed portrait of a small town and its people. Through its vivid characters and historical detail, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the social, economic, and cultural changes that shaped England in the 19th century.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.