This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design, and corrected formatting. In The Manchester Man, readers are transported to the heart of late 18th-century Manchester, where the personal and communal stories of its inhabitants are intricately woven into the city's tumultuous history. At the center of this narrative is Simon Clegg, a humble yet courageous man who becomes a hero when he rescues an infant from the treacherous floodwaters of the Irk River. This act of bravery sets off a chain of events that explores themes of community, resilience, and the quest for belonging. As Simon grapples with the mystery of the child's origins, he refuses monetary rewards, driven by a sense of duty and compassion. Meanwhile, his daughter Bess emerges as a nurturing figure, caring for the child and embodying the strength and perseverance of the working-class. The story delves into the lives of those living along the precarious banks of the Irk, where natural beauty meets the harsh realities of industrial life. As the community rallies together in the aftermath of the flood, the narrative highlights their resilience and hope for a brighter future. Simon and his friend Mat Cooper embark on a heartfelt journey to reunite the orphaned child with family, uncovering the profound bonds forged in adversity. The tale is enriched by the presence of two contrasting clergymen, with Reverend Joshua Brookes playing a pivotal role in the child's baptism, symbolizing the search for identity and spiritual belonging. Through moments of unexpected kindness and reflection on the significance of names, The Manchester Man captures the enduring spirit of a community striving to overcome hardship, set against the vivid backdrop of a city on the cusp of change.
Zusammenfassung
The Manchester Man is a novel by the British writer Isabella Banks. It was first published in three volumes in 1876 under her married name, Mrs G. Linnæus Banks. The story follows the life of a Manchester resident, Jabez Clegg, during the nineteenth century and his rise to prosperity in the booming industrial city. It depicts a number of real historical events such as the Peterloo Massacre. An orphaned child is rescued by a tanner and his daughter from the River Irk during a storm. Simon, the tanner learns that the child's family did not survive the flood and Bess, his daughter, decides to foster the child herself. They christen him Jabez Clegg and he is educated as a Blue Coat Boy at Chetham's Hospital School under the supervision of clergyman Joshua Brookes. Jabez meets his antagonist, the wealthy Laurence Aspinall, who is to be a rival for the rest of his life.
Zusammenfassung
The Manchester Man is a novel by the British writer Isabella Banks. It was first published in three volumes in 1876 under her married name, Mrs G. Linnæus Banks. The story follows the life of a Manchester resident, Jabez Clegg, during the nineteenth century and his rise to prosperity in the booming industrial city. It depicts a number of real historical events such as the Peterloo Massacre. An orphaned child is rescued by a tanner and his daughter from the River Irk during a storm. Simon, the tanner learns that the child's family did not survive the flood and Bess, his daughter, decides to foster the child herself. They christen him Jabez Clegg and he is educated as a Blue Coat Boy at Chetham's Hospital School under the supervision of clergyman Joshua Brookes. Jabez meets his antagonist, the wealthy Laurence Aspinall, who is to be a rival for the rest of his life.
Titel
The Manchester Man
Autor
EAN
9783985310555
Format
E-Book (epub)
Hersteller
Veröffentlichung
27.03.2021
Digitaler Kopierschutz
frei
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0.57 MB
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421
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