The Cunning Woman's Grandson - Charlotte Mary Yonge - Bog

The Cunning Woman's Grandson: A Tale of Cheddar a Hundred Years Ago (1889) is a historical novel written by Charlotte Mary Yonge. The story is set in the village of Cheddar in the year 1789 and follows the life of a young boy named Robin, who is the grandson of a cunning woman. Robin's grandmother is known in the village for her magical abilities, and Robin often helps her with her work. However, when Robin's grandmother dies, he is left alone and must navigate the challenges of village life without her guidance. Along the way, he makes friends with a group of children and learns about the social and political issues of the time, including the French Revolution and the struggle for workers' rights. The novel explores themes of family, friendship, and the power of community, and provides a vivid portrait of rural life in England during the late 18th 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.