Garrison Gossip V1: Gathered in Blankhampton (1887)

Garrison Gossip V1: Gathered In Blankhampton is a book written by Henrietta Eliza V. Stannard and first published in 1887. The book is a collection of short stories set in a fictional British garrison town called Blankhampton. The stories revolve around the lives of the officers and their families stationed in the town, as well as the local townspeople. The book provides a glimpse into the daily lives of the characters, their romances, scandals, and social interactions. The stories are written in a light and humorous style, with a touch of satire and irony. The author, Henrietta Eliza V. Stannard, was a popular British novelist and playwright of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She wrote under the pen name John Strange Winter and was known for her works that focused on military and social life. Overall, Garrison Gossip V1: Gathered In Blankhampton is a charming and entertaining book that offers a window into the world of a British garrison town during the Victorian era.In Two Volumes.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.