Fresh Woods And Pastures New (1887)

Fresh Woods and Pastures New is a novel written by Edward Marston and published in 1887. The story takes place in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families, the De Veres and the Manners. The De Veres are a wealthy family who own a large estate, while the Manners are a poor family who work as farmers. The novel explores themes of social class, love, and family relationships.The main character of the novel is Charles De Vere, the eldest son of the De Vere family. Charles is a charming and handsome young man who is deeply in love with his cousin, Edith Manners. However, their families disapprove of their relationship due to their different social statuses. Despite this, Charles and Edith continue to see each other in secret.As the story unfolds, Charles faces a number of challenges, including a family scandal and financial difficulties. Meanwhile, Edith struggles to make ends meet on her family's farm and must deal with the unwanted advances of a wealthy landowner. Despite the obstacles they face, Charles and Edith remain devoted to each other and eventually find a way to be together.Fresh Woods and Pastures New is a classic Victorian novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in rural England during the late 19th century. The novel is known for its rich descriptions of the countryside, its exploration of social class, and its themes of love and family.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.