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Description edit
The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Characters/People edit
- Anne Garland: Principal female character, daughter of a painter. Pursued for her hand by two brothers.
- Bob Loveday: Mariner, womaniser, suitor to Anne Garland.
- John Loveday: The Trumpet-Major, likable, quiet and thoughtful. Suitor for Anne Garland's hand.
- Festus Derriman: Boorish cavalry officer, son of the Squire. Has periodic designs of his own for Anne.
- Mrs. Garland: Anne's mother, widow of a painter.
- Miller Loveday: Father of John and Bob, with designs upon the hand of Mrs Garland.
- David: Add a description of this character.
- Matilda
- Matilda Johnson
- Anthony Cripplestraw
- Robert Loveday
- Buonaparte
- Miss Johnson
- Jack
- Maister Derriman
- Molly
- Simon Burden
- Noakes
- Boney
- George
- Captain Bob
- Granny Seamore
- Jim
- Stanner
- Nelson
- Master Derriman
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
In the days of high-waisted and muslin-gowned women, when the vast amount of soldiering going on in the country was a cause of much trembling to the sex, there lived in a village near the Wessex coast two ladies of good report, though unfortunately of limited means.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Thomas Hardy (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
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Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: 1880
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Publisher: Add the publisher.
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: 1880
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Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813
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