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On a September evening, before the setting of the sun, a man entered the tavern of the Ship in Thursley, with a baby under his arm. The tavern sign, rudely painted, bore, besides a presentment of a vessel, the inscription on one side of the board: - "Now before the hill you climb,... Read Full Overview

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

On a September evening, before the setting of the sun, a man entered the tavern of the Ship in Thursley, with a baby under his arm. The tavern sign, rudely painted, bore, besides a presentment of a vessel, the inscription on one side of the board: - "Now before the hill you climb,... Read Full Overview

I confess to reading this book as part of my research into the location, and broomsquires, but I absolutely loved the story. Accepting that it is very much of its time, the effective evocation of place, and the sharp focus on character meant that the I found the simple plot... Read Full Overview

I confess to reading this book as part of my research into the location, and broomsquires, but I absolutely loved the story. Accepting that it is very much of its time, the effective evocation of place, and the sharp focus on character meant that the I found the simple plot... Read Full Overview

Delve into the heart of 19th-century Surrey with Sabine Baring-Gould's "The Broom-Squire," a captivating work of historical fiction. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life a classic tale set against the backdrop of rural England. Immerse yourself in a world where... Read Full Overview

"The Broom-Squire" from Sabine Baring-Gould. Anglican priest, hagiographer, antiquarian, novelist and eclectic scholar (1834 - 1924).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Broom-Squire is a novel written by S. Baring-Gould and published in 1896. The story is set in the rural English village of Haccombe and follows the life of the broom-squire, a man named David Nutcombe. David is a skilled craftsman who makes brooms and brushes for a living,... Read Full Overview