Down at Caxton’s (1895)

Down At Caxton's is a novel written by Walter Lecky and first published in 1895. The story is set in a small English village called Caxton and revolves around the lives of its inhabitants. The novel explores the themes of love, friendship, and family relationships in a rural community.The main character of the novel is a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of the local doctor. Mary is in love with a young man named Jack, who is the son of the village squire. However, their love is forbidden due to the class divide between their families. The novel follows their struggles to overcome this obstacle and be together.The novel also features a cast of interesting characters, including the village gossip, the local schoolteacher, and the town drunkard. Each character has their own story to tell, and their lives intersect in unexpected ways.Lecky's writing style is descriptive and evocative, painting a vivid picture of life in a small English village in the late 19th century. The novel is a charming and engaging read, offering a glimpse into a bygone era and the lives of its inhabitants.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.