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Title: The Highland glen : or, plenty and famine
Original Publication: United Kingdom: B. Wertheim, 1847.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Highland Glen; or, Plenty and Famine" by Matilda Wrench is a novel written during the mid-19th century, specifically around the 1840s. It captures the stark contrast between abundance and extreme hardship faced by Highland families during periods of prosperity and famine. The story likely addresses themes of community, resilience, and faith in the context of social and economic struggles. The narrative primarily revolves around the M’Kenzie family, showcasing their lives in the beautiful yet harsh landscape of the western Highlands of Argyleshire. Initially portrayed in a light of joy and hospitality, the family's situation drastically changes with the onset of famine caused by crop failures, bringing about destitution and suffering. As the family grapples with hunger and loss, Matilda Wrench delves into their daily struggles, highlighting the father's tireless efforts to provide for his children, the mother's unwavering faith, and the impact of their dire circumstances on their spiritual and emotional well-being. Ultimately, the novel examines the strength of familial bonds and the profound influence of faith during times of despair, concluding with a call for compassion towards those in need. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Wrench, Matilda, -1866
EBook No.: 70779
Published: May 16, 2023
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Famines -- Scotland -- Highlands -- History -- 19th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Special topics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Highland glen : or, plenty and famine
Original Publication: United Kingdom: B. Wertheim, 1847.
Credits: Bob Taylor, Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Highland Glen; or, Plenty and Famine" by Matilda Wrench is a novel written during the mid-19th century, specifically around the 1840s. It captures the stark contrast between abundance and extreme hardship faced by Highland families during periods of prosperity and famine. The story likely addresses themes of community, resilience, and faith in the context of social and economic struggles. The narrative primarily revolves around the M’Kenzie family, showcasing their lives in the beautiful yet harsh landscape of the western Highlands of Argyleshire. Initially portrayed in a light of joy and hospitality, the family's situation drastically changes with the onset of famine caused by crop failures, bringing about destitution and suffering. As the family grapples with hunger and loss, Matilda Wrench delves into their daily struggles, highlighting the father's tireless efforts to provide for his children, the mother's unwavering faith, and the impact of their dire circumstances on their spiritual and emotional well-being. Ultimately, the novel examines the strength of familial bonds and the profound influence of faith during times of despair, concluding with a call for compassion towards those in need. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Wrench, Matilda, -1866
EBook No.: 70779
Published: May 16, 2023
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Famines -- Scotland -- Highlands -- History -- 19th century
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
LoCC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Special topics
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.