Oldham Or Beside All Waters (1885)

Oldham Or Beside All Waters is a novel written by Lucy Ellen Guernsey and published in 1885. The book tells the story of a young woman named Oldham, who is forced to leave her home in the city and move to the countryside due to her father's failing health. Oldham struggles to adjust to her new life, but eventually finds solace in the natural beauty of her surroundings and the kindness of the people she meets. Along the way, she falls in love with a local farmer and must navigate the challenges of their relationship in a society that frowns upon their class differences. The novel is a poignant exploration of themes such as love, family, and the power of nature to heal and transform.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.