Old Saint Paul's: A Tale Of The Plague And The Fire (1855)

By William Harrison Ainsworth

Book Overview

Old Saint Paul's: A Tale Of The Plague And The Fire is a historical novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth and published in 1855. The novel is set in 17th century London during the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Leonard Holt, who works as a clerk at Old Saint Paul's Cathedral. As the plague spreads across the city, Leonard falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Edith. However, their love is threatened by the outbreak of the plague and the subsequent destruction of the city by the Great Fire. The novel provides a vivid and detailed account of life in London during this tumultuous period, including the social and political upheavals that accompanied the disasters. Old Saint Paul's is a gripping and dramatic tale that offers a compelling insight into one of the most significant events in English 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164106155
• ISBN13: 9781164106159
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"