The Chronicles Of St. Tid (1917) - Eden Phillpotts - Bog

The Chronicles of St. Tid is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and was first published in 1917. The book is set in the fictional village of St. Tid, located in the Dartmoor region of England. The story follows the lives of the villagers, who are all connected in some way to the local church and its history. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different period in the village's history.The first part of the book takes place in the 14th century and centers around the construction of the St. Tid church. The story follows the lives of the villagers who built the church and the struggles they faced during its construction. The second part of the book takes place in the 16th century and focuses on the religious turmoil of the time. The villagers of St. Tid are forced to choose between Catholicism and Protestantism, and the consequences of their decisions are explored in depth.The final part of the novel takes place in the 19th century and follows the lives of the villagers during the Industrial Revolution. The arrival of the railway and the changes it brings to the village are explored, as well as the impact of these changes on the lives of the villagers.Throughout the book, themes of religion, history, and community are explored, and the importance of the St. Tid church in the lives of the villagers is emphasized. The Chronicles of St. Tid is a richly detailed and engaging novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of a small English village over the course of several centuries.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.