The Woodlands (1879)

The Woodlands is a novel written by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke in 1879. The story is set in the English countryside and revolves around the lives of the people who live in and around a small village called Woodlands. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including a wealthy landowner, a poor farmer, and a young woman who dreams of leaving the village to pursue a career in the city.As the story unfolds, the characters face a variety of challenges and conflicts, including financial struggles, romantic entanglements, and the threat of eviction from their homes. Despite these difficulties, they find strength in their community and their shared love of the natural world.Throughout the novel, Cooke explores themes of class, gender, and the relationship between humans and the environment. He also offers a vivid depiction of rural life in Victorian England, complete with detailed descriptions of the landscape, flora, and fauna.Overall, The Woodlands is a charming and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, rural life, or environmental themes.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.