The Squire's Grandson: A Devonshire Story (1888)

By J M Callwell and J.M. Callwell

Book Overview

The Squire's Grandson: A Devonshire Story is a novel written by J.M. Callwell and first published in 1888. The book tells the story of a young boy named Jack, who is the grandson of a wealthy squire living in Devonshire, England. Jack's parents die when he is still a baby, and he is raised by his grandfather and the squire's loyal servant, Old Nanny.As Jack grows up, he becomes increasingly aware of the social and economic inequalities that exist in his community. He befriends a poor boy named Tom, and together they explore the countryside, getting into various adventures and scrapes. Jack also meets a young girl named Maud, who is the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Despite their different backgrounds, Jack and Maud become close friends.However, Jack's idyllic life is threatened when his grandfather dies, leaving him with a large inheritance but also exposing him to the greed and corruption of some of his relatives. Jack must navigate these challenges while also trying to stay true to his own values and principles.The Squire's Grandson is a charming and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrait of rural life in Victorian England. It explores themes of class, friendship, loyalty, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The book is also notable for its descriptions of the Devonshire countryside, which are rich and evocative. Overall, this is a delightful and heartwarming tale that will appeal to 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: 1120930391
• ISBN13: 9781120930392
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"