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Westbrooke: Or Laying The Foundations (1867)

Westbrooke: Or Laying The Foundations (1867)

Bates, Lizzie

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ISBN10: 1167211820
ISBN13: 9781167211829
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 266
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Westbrooke: Or Laying The Foundations is a novel written by Lizzie Bates and first published in 1867. The story is set in the fictional town of Westbrooke and follows the lives of its inhabitants, focusing on the social and economic changes that occur during the mid-19th century. The novel begins with the arrival of a new family, the Wests, who have inherited a large estate in the town. The Wests are initially seen as outsiders and are met with suspicion and resentment from some of the local residents. However, as the story progresses, the Wests prove themselves to be kind and generous, and they soon become valued members of the community.The novel also explores the themes of class and social status, as well as the changing role of women in society. The female characters in the novel are portrayed as strong and independent, challenging traditional gender roles and expectations.Overall, Westbrooke: Or Laying The Foundations is a compelling and insightful portrayal of life in a small English town during the Victorian era. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and economic changes of the time and provides a thought-provoking commentary on the issues of class, gender, and identity.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.

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