Hawksview A Family History Of Our Own Times (1859)

Hawksview: A Family History Of Our Own Times is a book written by Lee Holme and published in 1859. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of the Hawksview family, spanning several generations. The story begins with the patriarch of the family, a wealthy landowner named Sir George Hawksview, and follows his descendants as they navigate the changing social and political landscape of nineteenth-century England.The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different member of the family and their experiences. The reader is introduced to characters such as Lady Hawksview, who struggles to maintain her position in society after her husband's death, and their daughter, Charlotte, who defies convention by pursuing a career as a writer.Through the eyes of the Hawksview family, the reader is given a glimpse into the major events of the time, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Industrial Revolution, and the rise of the middle class. The book also touches on themes such as love, loss, and the changing roles of women in society.Overall, Hawksview: A Family History Of Our Own Times is a rich and engaging portrait of a family and the world they lived in. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political history of nineteenth-century England, as well as a moving story of love, loss, and resilience.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.