Old Times

By Walter Clifford Meller

Book Overview

""Old Times"" is a novel written by Walter Clifford Meller. The book is set in the early 1900s in England and follows the life of a young woman named Alice as she navigates the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations. Alice is torn between her love for two men, the wealthy and charming Charles and the kind and gentle John. As she struggles to make a decision, she is also faced with the challenges of her family's declining fortunes and the pressure to conform to the expectations of her social class. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and the changing societal norms of the early 20th century. Through Alice's journey, readers are transported to a bygone era and given a glimpse into the lives and struggles of those who lived during that time. ""Old Times"" is a captivating and poignant tale that will leave readers with a renewed appreciation for the complexities of life and love in the past.Relics, talismans, forgotten customs and beliefs of the past. Contents: old bed houses and hospitals; old stone crosses of Britain; sanctuaries; talismans; English bells; carols and their environment; holy wells; Notitia Heraldica; misericords; Glastonbury tradition; king's healing; legend makers; Holy Grail. Nine gorgeous illustrations.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: 1162584769
• ISBN13: 9781162584768
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"