The Birth Of The Century: Or Eighty Years Ago (1881)

The Birth of the Century: Or Eighty Years Ago is a historical novel written by Emma Marshall and published in 1881. The book is set in the year 1800 and follows the lives of several characters living in England during the turn of the century. The story revolves around the main character, Mary Grey, who is a young woman living in a small village in England. Mary is a kind-hearted and intelligent woman who dreams of a better life. She is also deeply religious and finds comfort in her faith. As the story progresses, Mary meets and falls in love with a young man named Robert, who is a wealthy landowner. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Robert's father disapproves of their union. The Birth of the Century also explores other themes such as social class, gender roles, and the changing times of the 19th century. The book provides a glimpse into the lives of people living during this period and the challenges they faced. Overall, The Birth of the Century is a captivating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on life in England during the early 1800s.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.