Austin Elliot And The Harveys (1896)

Austin Elliot and the Harveys is a novel written by Henry Kingsley and first published in 1896. The story is set in England in the mid-19th century and follows the life of the titular character, Austin Elliot. Austin is a young man who comes from a wealthy family and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful lawyer. However, Austin has different aspirations and dreams of becoming a writer.The story revolves around Austin's relationships with the Harvey family, who are his neighbors. The Harveys are a large, boisterous family with many children, and Austin becomes close friends with them. He spends much of his time with the Harveys, and they become like a second family to him.As the story progresses, Austin becomes increasingly drawn to the eldest Harvey daughter, Maud. Maud is a strong-willed and independent woman who challenges Austin's views on life and love. They fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the expectations of their respective families and the social conventions of the time.Throughout the novel, Kingsley explores themes of love, family, and social class. He also provides a vivid portrayal of life in mid-19th century England, with its strict social hierarchies and rigid expectations of behavior.Overall, Austin Elliot and the Harveys is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.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.