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Following On To Know: Or Old Days At Hethering (1872) is a novel written by Seeley Jackson and Halliday. The story is set in the small English village of Hethering, and it follows the lives of its inhabitants in the mid-19th century. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the arrival of a new curate, Mr. Lacy, and his impact on the village. The second part of the novel takes place several years later and explores the lives of the characters as they have grown and changed.The main themes of the novel include religion, social class, and the changing times. The characters are all deeply religious, and their faith plays a significant role in their lives. However, the novel also explores the tension between the upper and lower classes, as well as the changing social and economic landscape of England in the mid-19th century.The novel is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the village and its inhabitants. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is engaging and thought-provoking. Overall, Following On To Know: Or Old Days At Hethering (1872) is a charming and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in a small English village during a time of great change.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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Following On To Know: Or Old Days At Hethering (1872) is a novel written by Seeley Jackson and Halliday. The story is set in the small English village of Hethering, and it follows the lives of its inhabitants in the mid-19th century. The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the arrival of a new curate, Mr. Lacy, and his impact on the village. The second part of the novel takes place several years later and explores the lives of the characters as they have grown and changed.The main themes of the novel include religion, social class, and the changing times. The characters are all deeply religious, and their faith plays a significant role in their lives. However, the novel also explores the tension between the upper and lower classes, as well as the changing social and economic landscape of England in the mid-19th century.The novel is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the village and its inhabitants. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is engaging and thought-provoking. Overall, Following On To Know: Or Old Days At Hethering (1872) is a charming and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in a small English village during a time of great change.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.