Bertie Or Life In The Old Field: A Humorous Novel (1851) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165378302)

Bertie Or Life In The Old Field is a humorous novel written by Seaworthy Gregory and originally published in 1851. The story follows the misadventures of Bertie, a young man who finds himself living in the old field, a rural area where he must contend with the eccentricities of his neighbors and the challenges of rural life.Throughout the novel, Bertie encounters a colorful cast of characters, including the local preacher, a group of mischievous children, and a group of rowdy farmers. He also must navigate the romantic advances of several women, including the beautiful but flighty Miss Lucy and the more practical Miss Susan.Despite the challenges he faces, Bertie maintains his sense of humor and remains determined to make the best of his situation. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of community.Filled with witty dialogue, charming characters, and a lighthearted tone, Bertie Or Life In The Old Field is a delightful read that will appeal to fans of classic humor and rural fiction.With A Letter To The Author From Washington Irving.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.

Author: Gregory Seaworthy
ISBN-10: 1165378302
ISBN-13: 9781165378302
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d