Publisher's Synopsis
Urith: A Tale of Dartmoor is a novel written by S. Baring-Gould and published in 1890. The story is set in the rugged and wild landscape of Dartmoor in Devon, England, and follows the life of a young girl named Urith Trevelyan. Urith is the daughter of a wealthy landowner who dies suddenly, leaving her orphaned and alone. She is taken in by her uncle, a stern and unfeeling man who treats her cruelly and abuses her physically and emotionally.Despite her difficult circumstances, Urith is determined to make a life for herself and find happiness. She meets and falls in love with a young man named Peter, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Urith's uncle and the social conventions of the time. As Urith struggles to overcome these obstacles, she becomes embroiled in a web of family secrets and lies that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear.The novel is a vivid portrayal of life on Dartmoor in the late 19th century, with its harsh landscape, rugged characters, and ancient traditions. Baring-Gould's writing is richly descriptive and evocative, drawing the reader into the world of Urith and her struggles. The book is a compelling blend of romance, mystery, and social commentary, and remains a classic of English literature to this day.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.
