An Old Woman's Outlook In A Hampshire Village (1896)

An Old Woman's Outlook in a Hampshire Village is a novel written by Charlotte Mary Yonge and published in 1896. The book tells the story of an elderly woman named Mrs. Deborah Dench, who lives in the small village of Fairmead in Hampshire, England. Mrs. Dench is a deeply religious woman who spends her days caring for her garden, visiting the sick and poor, and reflecting on her life and the changes she has seen in the village over the years.Through Mrs. Dench's eyes, the reader is given a glimpse into the daily life of a rural community in the late nineteenth century. The novel explores themes of faith, community, and the passing of time. It also touches on social issues such as poverty and the role of women in society.As the story unfolds, Mrs. Dench becomes involved in the lives of several of her neighbors, including a young couple struggling to make ends meet and a troubled woman with a dark past. Through her kindness and wisdom, she helps them to overcome their difficulties and find hope for the future.An Old Woman's Outlook in a Hampshire Village is a poignant and insightful novel that offers a rich portrait of rural life in Victorian England. It is a testament to the enduring power of faith and community in the face of adversity.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.