Wenderholme: A Story of Lancashire and Yorkshire

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hamerton, Philip Gilbert, 1834-1894

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Wenderholme: A Story of Lancashire and Yorkshire" by Philip Gilbert Hamerton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of families in the regions of Lancashire and Yorkshire, focusing on the contrasts between different social classes and the changes in their lifestyles over time. Central to the narrative are the characters of Mr. Isaac Ogden and his son, Jacob, as they navigate family dynamics, societal expectations, and personal challenges. The opening of "Wenderholme" sets the stage for an exploration of the customs of Shayton, portraying a society steeped in tradition and defined by peculiarities, such as the repetition of Christian names across generations. As we meet the Ogden family, particularly Mr. Isaac Ogden, we see a man grappling with modernity, familial relationships, and his tendencies toward intemperance. The narrative highlights the challenges faced by little Jacob, who navigates the complexities of his home life and the expectations set upon him. Through humorous yet poignant anecdotes, the opening chapters reveal the dynamics of family and community, laying the groundwork for the deeper themes that will unfold in the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by sp1nd, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-09-27