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An enormously useful and complete edition of an important and neglected Victorian novel... --Helena Michie, Rice University
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John Halifax, Gentleman follows the fortunes of a poor orphan who is befriended by the narrator, Phineas Fletcher, the invalid son of a Quaker tanner in an English provincial town. He raises himself up from his humble beginnings, and the book reflects the changing conditions in England during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century, as the Industrial Revolution and the rise of the middle class altered the social and political complexion of the country. Published in 1856, the book was immensely popular with contemporary readers. John Halifax, Gentleman was written by Dinah Craik (1826-1887), the daughter of a Nonconformist minister and his wife, who turned to writing when her father deserted his children following their mother’s death.
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Readers must realize that this is not your modern day John Grisham, Danielle Steele novel. It is a very interesting life story of a good man who was a gentleman even when his life circumstances were poor. It is told through the eyes of Phineas Fletcher, his friend. I cannot wait to read it again to catch things I missed the first time. Exceptional editing by Dr. Lynn Alexander makes it that much better.
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This is a classic from the 1800's. At one time it was as widely read as Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin". It is a thoroughly captivating book!
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"Get out o' Mr. Fletcher's road, ye idle, lounging, little-" Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Norton Bury, John Halifax, Miss March, Lord Ravenel, Lady Caroline, Lord Luxmore, Abel Fletcher, Miss Silver, Sir Ralph, Richard Brithwood, Ursula March, Guy Halifax, Rose Cottage, Earl of Luxmore, Sir Herbert, Lady Oldtower, Grace Oldtower, Jacob Baines, Miss Halifax, Gerard Vermilye, Mary Baines, Jem Watkins, Mythe House, Phineas Fletcher, Beechwood Hall New!
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"Get out o' Mr. Fletcher's road, ye idle, lounging, little-" Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
abbey trees, art thee, grey ponies, grey gown, thee art, cluster states Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Norton Bury, John Halifax, Miss March, Lord Ravenel, Lady Caroline, Lord Luxmore, Abel Fletcher, Miss Silver, Sir Ralph, Richard Brithwood, Ursula March, Guy Halifax, Rose Cottage, Earl of Luxmore, Sir Herbert, Lady Oldtower, Grace Oldtower, Jacob Baines, Miss Halifax, Gerard Vermilye, Mary Baines, Jem Watkins, Mythe House, Phineas Fletcher, Beechwood Hall New!
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