The Country Visit: Or The London Cousins (1876)

By Sarah S. Baker

Book Overview

The Country Visit: Or The London Cousins is a novel written by Aunt Friendly and published in 1876. The story follows the adventures of two young cousins from London, who are sent to visit their relatives in the countryside. The cousins, Emily and George, are initially hesitant about leaving the city and their comfortable lifestyle, but soon find themselves enchanted by the beauty and simplicity of country life.The novel explores themes of family, friendship, and the importance of appreciating the natural world. As Emily and George spend time with their country cousins, they learn valuable lessons about hard work, responsibility, and the joys of living in harmony with nature.Throughout the book, Aunt Friendly weaves in charming descriptions of the English countryside, highlighting its beauty and tranquility. The novel also features a cast of memorable characters, including the kind-hearted Aunt Martha, the mischievous farmhand Tom, and the wise old gardener, Mr. Brown.Overall, The Country Visit: Or The London Cousins is a delightful and heartwarming tale that will appeal to readers of all ages. It celebrates the joys of family, friendship, and the simple pleasures of life, while offering a glimpse into a bygone era of English country living.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: 1166926346
• ISBN13: 9781166926342
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 66 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"