The Farmer's Foundling (1884)

by B. H. J. B. H.

Book Overview

The Farmer's Foundling is a novel written by J.B.H. and was first published in the year 1884. The story revolves around a farmer named Seth, who finds a baby girl abandoned in a basket on his doorstep. He takes the child in and raises her as his own, naming her Grace. As Grace grows up, she becomes a source of joy and pride for Seth, and he loves her deeply.However, as Grace grows older, she becomes aware of her status as an illegitimate child and begins to feel the weight of society's judgment. She also becomes aware of her feelings for a young man named Tom, who is the son of a wealthy landowner. Despite their differences in social status, Grace and Tom fall in love.The novel explores themes of love, family, social class, and the challenges faced by those who are born outside of wedlock. It also portrays the struggles of rural life in the late 19th century, including the difficulties faced by farmers and their families.Overall, The Farmer's Foundling is a heartwarming story of a father's love for his daughter and the power of love to overcome social barriers. It is a classic work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167038967
• ISBN13: 9781167038969
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"