Strange Tales From Humble Life (1871)

By John Ashworth

Book Overview

Strange Tales From Humble Life is a collection of short stories written by John Ashworth and first published in 1871. The stories are set in the author's native Lancashire, England and revolve around the lives of ordinary people. The tales are filled with supernatural elements, including ghosts, witches, and other strange occurrences. However, the stories also delve into the everyday struggles and hardships faced by the working class during the Victorian era. The characters are often portrayed as resilient and resourceful, despite their difficult circumstances. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the working class during this period in history, and offers a unique blend of realism and supernatural elements. Overall, Strange Tales From Humble Life is a captivating read that offers both entertainment and insight into the social and cultural landscape of Victorian England.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: 1164106074
• ISBN13: 9781164106074
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 474 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"