Davie Armstrong

Davie Armstrong

Austin Clare

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120274953
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''Davie Armstrong: A Story Of The Fells'' is a novel written by Austin Clare and originally published in 1871. Set in the rugged and beautiful landscape of the English Lake District, the story follows the life of Davie Armstrong, a young boy who grows up in poverty on a small farm in the fells. Despite his difficult circumstances, Davie is a bright and curious child who is determined to make something of himself. As he grows older, he becomes a skilled shepherd and gains the respect of the local community. However, his dreams of a better life are threatened by the arrival of a wealthy landowner who wants to buy up all the land in the area. Davie must fight to protect his home and his way of life, even as he grapples with his own personal demons. ''Davie Armstrong'' is a timeless tale of perseverance, resilience, and the power of community, set against the backdrop of one of England’s most stunning natural landscapes.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.

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