Westbrooke - Lizzie Bates

Westbrooke: Or Laying The Foundations is a novel written by Lizzie Bates and published in 1867. The story takes place in the town of Westbrooke, where a group of characters navigate the challenges and opportunities of building a new community. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and social change, as the characters work to establish a new way of life in the wake of industrialization and urbanization. Through the perspectives of various characters, including a wealthy landowner, a young woman seeking independence, and a working-class laborer, the novel offers a complex portrait of the tensions and possibilities of life in a rapidly changing world. With its detailed descriptions of the landscape and architecture of Westbrooke, as well as its nuanced portrayal of the characters' inner lives, Westbrooke: Or Laying The Foundations is a rich and engaging work of historical fiction.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.

EAN: 9781120954770