A Son of the Soil (1872)

A Son of the Soil is a novel written by Margaret Oliphant and published in 1872. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Leonard, who is the son of a wealthy landowner. Leonard is raised in a sheltered environment and is educated in the best schools in England. However, when his father dies, he is forced to take over the management of the family estate, which is in a state of disrepair.As Leonard tries to get the estate back on track, he is faced with a number of challenges, including financial difficulties, family conflicts, and romantic entanglements. He also has to deal with the changing social and economic landscape of rural England, which is undergoing rapid transformation due to the industrial revolution.Throughout the novel, Oliphant explores themes of class, gender, and power, as well as the relationship between the land and the people who work on it. She also provides a vivid portrait of rural life in Victorian England, depicting the struggles and aspirations of the people who lived and worked there.Overall, A Son of the Soil is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a rich and nuanced portrayal of rural life in Victorian England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of the period.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.