A VICTORIAN RECTOR AND NINE OLD MAIDS: 100 YEARS OF COTSWOLD VILLAGE LIFE
Written by Michael Boyes
Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd.
in 2005
ISBN: 1860773737
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- HISTORY
- HISTORY (BRITISH)
- COTSWOLDS
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE
A VICTORIAN RECTOR AND NINE OLD MAIDS: 100 YEARS OF COTSWOLD VILLAGE LIFE
Written by Michael Boyes.
Stock no. 1829219
1st.
2005.
Hardback.
Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper.
A fascinating and entertaining insight into life in England during a period of great change. The story of a remarkable rector and his extensive family, nine of whom were girls, living in the rectory in Little Rissington. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and a few colour illustrations. xii and 228 pages including index. ISBN: 1860773737. A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is price-clipped.
Front cover
Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Map of the North Cotswolds
- Acknowledgements
- 1. Guernsey Origins
- 2. Country Life - 'the vales and hills we so love'
- 3. Above and Below Stairs
- 4. Poverty, Politics and Village Life
- 5. Health and Sanitation
- 6. An Uphill Struggle: Learning and Gleaning
- 7. Team Spirit: The Growth of Organised Games
- 8. Church Matters!
- Appendix
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index