Description

""Town and Forest"" is a novel written by Anne Manning and published in 1860. The story is set in Victorian England and follows the lives of two sisters, Ellen and Alice, who are raised in very different environments. Ellen grows up in the bustling town of London, while Alice is raised in the quiet and peaceful countryside. Despite their different upbringings, the sisters remain close and their lives become intertwined as they navigate the challenges and opportunities of their respective worlds.The novel explores themes of class, gender, and the changing landscape of England during the Industrial Revolution. Manning's vivid descriptions of both the town and the forest provide a rich backdrop for the story, and her characters are complex and well-developed. The novel also touches on issues of social justice, including the plight of the working class and the need for education and reform.Overall, ""Town and Forest"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into Victorian England and the lives of those who lived during this transformative period in history.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.