New Ground

New Ground is a novel written by Charlotte Mary Yonge, first published in 1883. The story is set in the fictional village of Newick, where a group of young people come together to form a society for the betterment of their community. The main character, Rachel Curtis, is a young woman who is determined to improve the lives of the poor and vulnerable in the village. She is joined by her friends and fellow society members, including the kind-hearted Lucy, the ambitious Tom, and the wealthy but troubled Herbert. Together, they work to establish a school for the children of the village, provide aid to the sick and elderly, and promote moral and social values among the villagers. Along the way, they face challenges and obstacles, including opposition from some of the more conservative members of the community, but they persevere in their mission to make Newick a better place. The novel explores themes of social justice, community building, and the power of collective action to bring about positive change.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.