Eli Of The Downs (1920)

By C M a Peake

Book Overview

Eli Of The Downs is a novel written by C. M. A. Peake and first published in 1920. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the life of a young boy named Eli who grows up on a farm in the Downs. Eli is a sensitive and intelligent child who is deeply connected to the natural world around him. Despite his love for the farm and his family, Eli feels a sense of restlessness and a desire for adventure. He longs to explore the world beyond the Downs and to experience new things.As he grows older, Eli becomes increasingly aware of the social and economic changes that are sweeping through England. He witnesses the decline of the traditional rural way of life and the rise of industrialization and urbanization. Despite these changes, Eli remains committed to his love of nature and his connection to the land.The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the struggle to find one's place in a rapidly changing world. It is a poignant and evocative portrait of a bygone era, and a celebration of the beauty and resilience of the English countryside.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: 1164632515
• ISBN13: 9781164632511
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"