Thomas Hardy
The Mayor of Casterbridge
Paperback
(CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform Sept. 9, 2015)
The Mayor Of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy Tells the tale of a young hay-trusser named Michael Henchard who overindulges in alcohol and quarrels with his wife, Susan. He decides to auction off his wife and baby daughter, Elizabeth-Jane, to a sailor, Mr. Newson, for five guineas. Once sober the next day, he is too late to recover his family. When he realises that his wife and daughter are gone, he swears not to touch liquor again. Any profits generated from the sale of this book will go towards the Freeriver Community project, a project that aims to support communities and promote well-being. To learn more about the freeriver project please visit the website; www.freerivercommunity.com Cover painting by John Pettie, 1882
- ISBN
- 1517366658 / 9781517366650
- Pages
- 254
- Weight
- 12.6 oz.
- Dimensions
- 6.0 x 0.58
in.