The Douglas Family (1851)

The Douglas Family (1851)

Catherine Douglas Bell

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Genealogía, heráldica, nombres y honores
ISBN:
9781120031037
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The Douglas Family is a novel written by Catherine Douglas Bell in 1851. The story revolves around the titular family, who reside in a small village in Scotland. The family is headed by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas, who are loving parents to their four children - two sons and two daughters. The eldest son, James, is a successful lawyer in Edinburgh, while the younger son, William, is studying medicine in London. The eldest daughter, Mary, is a talented musician, and the youngest, Elizabeth, is a sweet and charming girl. The novel follows the lives of the Douglas family members as they navigate through various challenges and experiences. The story explores themes such as love, family, loyalty, and sacrifice. The family faces financial difficulties, and the parents struggle to provide for their children. The children, on the other hand, face their own challenges - James falls in love with a woman his parents disapprove of, Mary struggles to balance her passion for music with her duty to her family, and William faces the pressures of medical school. As the story progresses, the family members learn to rely on each other and support one another through their struggles. The novel also touches on the social and political issues of the time, such as the Highland Clearances and the struggle for Scottish independence. Overall, The Douglas Family is a heartwarming and engaging novel that provides insight into the lives of a Scottish family in the mid-19th century. It is a story of love, resilience, and the enduring bonds of family.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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