On The Banks Of The Ouse: Or Life In Olney A Hundred Years Ago is a historical novel written by Emma Marshall in 1888. The book is set in the small English town of Olney during the early 19th century and follows the lives of the town's inhabitants. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Mary, who is orphaned at a young age and sent to live with her aunt in Olney. Mary's life in Olney is filled with new experiences and challenges as she learns to navigate the town's social and cultural norms. Along the way, she makes friends and enemies, falls in love, and discovers the secrets and scandals of the town's inhabitants. Through Mary's eyes, readers are transported back in time to a bygone era and gain insight into what life was like in a small English town a hundred years ago. The book is a charming and engaging read that offers a vivid depiction of life in Olney during the early 19th century.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.
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