Publisher's Synopsis
Glenwood: Or The Parish Farm is a novel written by William G. Cambridge and published in 1857. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Walter, who inherits a farm in the parish of Glenwood. The farm is managed by a group of people who are part of a parish workhouse. Walter becomes involved in their lives and learns about their struggles and hardships. He develops a deep sense of compassion for them and decides to improve their living conditions. He also falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who is one of the workers at the farm. The novel explores themes such as social injustice, poverty, and the importance of community. It is a heartwarming story that highlights the power of empathy and kindness.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.
