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Doctor Austin's Guests V1 (1866)
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Doctor Austin’s Guests V1 (1866)

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Doctor Austin's Guests Volume 1 is a novel written by William Gilbert and first published in 1866. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of Dr. Austin, a physician who lives in a small English village. The novel is divided into several parts, each focusing on a different group of characters who come to stay with Dr. Austin as guests. The first part introduces us to the Austin family and their daily life in the village. The second part focuses on a group of travelers who seek refuge in Dr. Austin's home during a storm. The third part introduces us to a wealthy family who come to stay with Dr. Austin for a summer holiday. Throughout the novel, we see how Dr. Austin's guests interact with each other and with the villagers. We also see how Dr. Austin's medical expertise is put to use as he cares for his guests and the villagers. The novel explores themes of class, social status, and the role of medicine in society. Doctor Austin's Guests Volume 1 is a charming and engaging novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of the English gentry in the early 19th century. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
24 September 2009
Pages
318
ISBN
9781120190284

Doctor Austin's Guests Volume 1 is a novel written by William Gilbert and first published in 1866. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of Dr. Austin, a physician who lives in a small English village. The novel is divided into several parts, each focusing on a different group of characters who come to stay with Dr. Austin as guests. The first part introduces us to the Austin family and their daily life in the village. The second part focuses on a group of travelers who seek refuge in Dr. Austin's home during a storm. The third part introduces us to a wealthy family who come to stay with Dr. Austin for a summer holiday. Throughout the novel, we see how Dr. Austin's guests interact with each other and with the villagers. We also see how Dr. Austin's medical expertise is put to use as he cares for his guests and the villagers. The novel explores themes of class, social status, and the role of medicine in society. Doctor Austin's Guests Volume 1 is a charming and engaging novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of the English gentry in the early 19th century. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
24 September 2009
Pages
318
ISBN
9781120190284