Park And The Paddock

The Park And The Paddock: A Tale is a novel written by Harriet Martineau and first published in 1834. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families, the wealthy Park family who live in the grand estate of Park Hall and the humble Paddock family who live in a small cottage on the edge of the estate.The novel explores the stark contrast between the two families and their lifestyles, as well as the social and economic inequalities that exist in 19th century England. The Park family is portrayed as arrogant and snobbish, while the Paddock family is shown to be hardworking and honest.The main character of the novel is Emily Park, the daughter of the wealthy family, who becomes friends with the Paddock family and begins to question the social norms and prejudices of her upbringing. Through her interactions with the Paddock family, Emily learns the value of hard work and the importance of treating others with respect and kindness.The novel also touches on themes such as love, marriage, and class struggle, and provides a vivid portrayal of the English countryside during the 19th century. Overall, The Park And The Paddock: A Tale is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social and economic realities of its time.In Four Parts.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.