The Sexton's Grandsons (1877)

By Frederick Scarlett Potter

Book Overview

The Sexton's Grandsons is a novel written by Frederick Scarlett Potter and first published in 1877. The story is set in a small English village and revolves around the lives of two brothers, Tom and Jack, who are the grandsons of the sexton of the local church. Tom is the elder brother and is portrayed as a hard-working and responsible young man who takes care of his younger brother Jack. Jack, on the other hand, is a carefree and reckless youth who often gets into trouble. The story follows the brothers as they navigate their way through life in the village, facing various challenges and obstacles along the way. The novel explores themes of family, responsibility, morality, and the class divide in Victorian England. It also touches on the changing social and economic landscape of the time, as the brothers struggle to find their place in a rapidly changing world. Overall, The Sexton's Grandsons is a heartwarming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in Victorian England. It is a timeless tale of family, love, and the human spirit that will resonate with readers of all ages.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: 1167187601
• ISBN13: 9781167187605
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"