Manxland, A Tale: With An Introductory Sketch Of Manx Home Missions (1863)

By Bellanne Stowell

Book Overview

Manxland, A Tale: With An Introductory Sketch Of Manx Home Missions is a novel written by Stowell Bellanne and published in 1863. The book is set in the Isle of Man, a small island located in the Irish Sea, and tells the story of a young man named William, who is torn between his love for a local girl and his duty to his family.The novel is divided into two parts. The first part is an introductory sketch of the Manx home missions, which focuses on the efforts of Christian missionaries to spread their faith among the Manx people. The second part is the main story, which follows William as he navigates the challenges of his personal life and the changing social and religious landscape of the Isle of Man.Throughout the book, the author explores themes of love, duty, faith, and social change. The novel provides a vivid and detailed portrait of life in the Isle of Man during the mid-19th century, and offers insights into the cultural and religious traditions of the Manx people.Overall, Manxland, A Tale: With An Introductory Sketch Of Manx Home Missions is a compelling and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that will appeal to readers interested in the history and culture of the Isle of Man, as well as those interested in exploring timeless themes of love, duty, and faith.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: 1104187922
• ISBN13: 9781104187927
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"