Glenwood: Or The Parish Boy

By William G. Cambridge

Book Overview

Glenwood: Or The Parish Boy is a novel written by William G. Cambridge and first published in 1855. The story follows the life of a young orphan boy named Walter, who is taken in by the kind-hearted Reverend Mr. Glenwood and his family. Set in England in the mid-19th century, the novel explores themes of social class, poverty, and the importance of education.Walter's life changes dramatically when he is taken in by the Glenwood family, who provide him with a loving home and an education. However, his newfound happiness is threatened when he is accused of a crime he did not commit. The novel follows Walter's struggle to clear his name and overcome the prejudices of those around him.Glenwood: Or The Parish Boy is a heartwarming story that highlights the importance of compassion, kindness, and education in overcoming adversity. It is a classic example of Victorian literature, with a focus on moral values and social commentary.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: 1120197546
• ISBN13: 9781120197542
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"