In The Lake Country (1880)

In The Lake Country is a novel written by Edwin Waugh and first published in 1880. The story is set in the picturesque Lake District in northern England and follows the lives of the local people who live and work there. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on different characters and their experiences in the region.The first part introduces us to the protagonist, a young man named John Dalton, who has inherited a small farm in the Lake District. John is an idealistic and ambitious man who dreams of making a success of his farm and becoming a respected member of the community. However, he soon discovers that life in the Lake District is not as idyllic as he had imagined, and he must overcome many challenges and obstacles to achieve his goals.The second part of the novel focuses on the lives of the local farmers and their struggles to make a living in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. We meet characters such as the hard-working and stoic farmer, William Wilson, and the scheming and manipulative landowner, Sir Henry Lonsdale. Through their stories, we see the harsh realities of life in the Lake District, including poverty, illness, and the constant battle against nature.The final part of the novel brings all the characters together as they face a common threat - a devastating flood that threatens to destroy their homes and livelihoods. The flood serves as a metaphor for the challenges and hardships that the people of the Lake District must face and overcome in their daily lives.Overall, In The Lake Country is a poignant and insightful novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in a rural community in the late nineteenth century. It is a timeless story of human resilience and the power of 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.