by Cedric Oldacre (Author), John Wood Warter (Author)
The Last of the Old Squires: A Sketch (1861) is a book written by Cedric Oldacre. The book is a fictional story that revolves around the life of the last squire of a small English village. The squire is a wealthy landowner who has lived in the village all his life and is deeply respected by the villagers. However, as the story progresses, the squire's health begins to deteriorate and he realizes that he is the last of his kind. The book explores the themes of tradition, change, and the passing of time. The Last of the Old Squires: A Sketch is a beautifully written book that captures the essence of English rural life in the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in English literature and history.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.
Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 0.51 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: September 10, 2010
