The Woodlands (1879)

The Woodlands is a novel written by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke in 1879. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families, the Woodwards and the Ashbys, who live in neighboring estates. The Woodwards are a wealthy family who own vast tracts of land and are known for their hunting and shooting skills. The Ashbys, on the other hand, are struggling to make ends meet and are forced to sell off their land to the Woodwards. The novel explores the themes of class, wealth, and the changing social dynamics of rural England during the Victorian era. It also delves into the relationships between the characters, their struggles, and their triumphs. The Woodlands is a captivating novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the English gentry during the 19th century.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.