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The Harp Of Colne (1894)

The Harp Of Colne (1894)

Gilstrap, Elizabeth Haigh

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ISBN10: 1167196724
ISBN13: 9781167196720
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Harp of Colne is a novel written by Elizabeth Haigh Gilstrap and was first published in 1894. The story is set in the early 19th century in the town of Colne, England, and follows the life of a young girl named Mary. Mary is an orphan who is raised by her aunt and uncle in Colne. She is a talented musician and plays the harp beautifully. As she grows up, Mary falls in love with a young man named John, who is the son of a wealthy landowner. However, their love is forbidden by John's family, who disapprove of Mary's lower social status. Despite this, Mary and John continue to see each other in secret. The novel also explores the social and economic issues of the time, including the plight of the working-class people in Colne and the struggles of the textile industry. Mary becomes involved in the workers' movement and fights for their rights alongside her friend, a young labor leader named Tom. The Harp of Colne is a heartwarming tale of love, music, and social justice. It is a classic novel that captures the spirit of the time and provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 19th century England.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.

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