The Root Of The Matter: Or The Village Class (1860)

By Joseph Masters And Company

Book Overview

The Root Of The Matter: Or The Village Class is a book that was first published in 1860 by Joseph Masters And Company. It is a work of fiction that explores the lives of the people who live in a small village in England. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different character or group of characters in the village.The story begins with the arrival of a new curate, Mr. Wentworth, who is determined to improve the lives of the villagers. He quickly becomes involved in the lives of several families, including the wealthy landowners, the middle-class professionals, and the working-class laborers.As the story unfolds, the reader is introduced to a wide range of characters, each with their own struggles and challenges. There is the wealthy landowner who is struggling to maintain his estate, the middle-class doctor who is torn between his duty to his patients and his desire for wealth and status, and the working-class laborer who is fighting for better wages and working conditions.Throughout the book, the author explores themes of class, social justice, and morality. He challenges the reader to consider the root causes of poverty and inequality, and to question the role of the church and the state in addressing these issues.Overall, The Root Of The Matter: Or The Village Class is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the lives of people living in rural England during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, social justice, and the human condition.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: 1120923514
• ISBN13: 9781120923516
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"