Goostie (1895)

By Mary Caroline Hyde

Book Overview

Goostie is a novel written by Mary Caroline Hyde and published in 1895. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Goostie, who lives in a small village in England. Goostie is an orphan and lives with her grandmother, who is a strict and religious woman. Despite her grandmother's teachings, Goostie is a curious and adventurous girl who loves to explore the world around her.As she grows up, Goostie faces many challenges and struggles to find her place in the world. She falls in love with a young man named Tom, but their relationship is frowned upon by the villagers because of their different social status. Goostie also struggles to reconcile her own desires and dreams with the expectations of her grandmother and the community.Throughout the novel, Goostie's character evolves and matures as she navigates the complexities of life in a small village in the late 19th century. The book explores themes such as love, class, religion, and the struggle for personal freedom and fulfillment.Overall, Goostie is a poignant and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in Victorian England. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1166574989
• ISBN13: 9781166574987
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"