The Rectory Of Glenmurragh: A Tale (1852)

By S. B. Oldham

Book Overview

The Rectory of Glenmurragh: A Tale is a novel written by S.B. Oldham and published in 1852. The story is set in the Irish countryside and follows the life of Reverend Henry Dalton, the rector of Glenmurragh. Dalton is a kind and compassionate man who is deeply committed to his faith and his community. He is beloved by his parishioners and his family, including his wife and two children.However, Dalton's peaceful life is disrupted when a new landlord moves into the area. The landlord, Lord Kilgour, is a cruel and ruthless man who cares only for his own interests. He begins to exploit the local people, raising rents and evicting tenants who cannot pay. Dalton is outraged by Kilgour's actions and tries to stand up to him, but he is powerless to stop the landlord's greed.As the situation in Glenmurragh deteriorates, Dalton becomes increasingly disillusioned with his faith. He begins to question whether God truly cares about the suffering of his people. However, he finds solace in the love and support of his family and friends, who help him to rediscover his faith and his purpose.The Rectory of Glenmurragh: A Tale is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of faith, morality, and social justice. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1165593394
• ISBN13: 9781165593392
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"