The House Of Grass (1892)

The House of Grass is a novel written by Annie Maria Barnes and published in 1892. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of three sisters, Mary, Jane, and Martha, who live in a house surrounded by fields of grass. The sisters are left alone after the death of their parents and must learn to navigate life on their own.Mary is the eldest and takes on the role of caregiver for her younger sisters. She is practical and level-headed, but also deeply devoted to her family. Jane is the middle sister and is more impulsive and emotional. She dreams of a life beyond the fields of grass and longs for adventure. Martha is the youngest and is still a child when the story begins. She is curious and imaginative, often getting into mischief.As the sisters grow older, they face challenges and hardships, including financial struggles and the arrival of a new neighbor who threatens their way of life. Through it all, they rely on each other for support and find strength in their bond as sisters.The House of Grass is a heartwarming tale of family, resilience, and the power of love. It explores themes of identity, independence, and the complexities of sibling relationships. The novel is written in a simple, straightforward style that captures the beauty of the English countryside and the quiet strength of its inhabitants.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.