The History of Richard Mac Ready, the Farmer Lad (1824)

The History of Richard Mac Ready, The Farmer Lad is a novel written by Jeremy Bentham and John Gardiner in 1824. The story follows the life of Richard Mac Ready, a young farmer lad who grows up in rural England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The novel explores themes of social inequality, education, and the challenges faced by farmers during this time period. Richard's journey takes him from his humble beginnings on a small farm to the city of London, where he meets influential people and learns about the wider world beyond his small village. Throughout the book, Bentham and Gardiner use Richard's experiences to critique the social and economic structures of their time. They argue that education and social mobility are key to breaking down the barriers that keep people like Richard from achieving their full potential. Overall, The History of Richard Mac Ready, The Farmer Lad is an engaging and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on life in rural England during the early 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of farming, social inequality, and the role of education in social mobility.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.