Oldtown Folks (1911) - Harriet Beecher Stowe - Bog

Oldtown Folks is a novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published in 1869. The book is set in a small New England town called Oldtown and follows the lives of its inhabitants over several generations. The novel is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different character or family in the town.The book begins with the story of the Rev. Mr. Avery, a minister who comes to Oldtown to take up a position at the local church. He becomes involved in the lives of the people of Oldtown and helps to bring about positive change in the town. Other characters in the book include the wealthy merchant, Mr. Rich, and his family, the poor but proud farmer, Deacon Badger, and his family, and the young orphan, Mary Goff.Throughout the book, Stowe explores themes of social class, religion, and morality. She also touches on the issue of slavery, which was a major concern for Stowe during her lifetime. The novel is written in a sentimental style and includes many moral lessons and religious references.Oldtown Folks was well-received by critics and readers alike when it was first published. Today, it is considered a classic of American literature and an important work in the history of the abolitionist 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.