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A VICTORIAN RECTOR AND NINE OLD MAIDS: 100 YEARS OF COTSWOLD VILLAGE LIFE

by Michael Boyes

Published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd.. 1st. 2005

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.

A lovely copy. Pictorial dustwrapper is price-clipped.

ISBN: 1860773737
Stock no. 1829219

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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

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