Land (1886)

Land is a novel written by James Platt and first published in 1886. The book tells the story of a young man named John Hampden who inherits a large estate in rural England. As Hampden navigates the challenges of managing the land and dealing with the various people who depend on it, he also grapples with his own personal struggles and relationships.The novel is set during a time of great change in England, as the country undergoes a transition from an agricultural to an industrial economy. This historical context plays an important role in the story, as Hampden must balance the traditional ways of managing the land with the demands of modernization.Throughout the book, Platt explores themes of class, gender, and power, as well as the complexities of human relationships. The characters in Land are vividly drawn and the novel is praised for its realistic portrayal of rural life in England during the late 19th century.Overall, Land is a classic work of English literature that offers a rich and nuanced portrait of a changing society and the people who inhabit it.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.