Our village parliament ([1967])
William Marchant JonesRepository | Library | Shelf |
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Somerset | Somerset Studies | B 823 JON |
GRN0105674
Publication Details
GRN0105674
121p
18cm
Hardback
The Jarge Balsh Books, Series III
First line:
Away back in the nineteenth century, in days when motor-propelled vehicles had not begun to disturb the peaceful serenity of the country-side, and when the rural landscape lay yet unsullied by poles and wires for conveying electric power of for receiving the distracting sounds sent out through the ether; men were wont to foregather at the village inn to discuss local topics and world events.
Away back in the nineteenth century, in days when motor-propelled vehicles had not begun to disturb the peaceful serenity of the country-side, and when the rural landscape lay yet unsullied by poles and wires for conveying electric power of for receiving the distracting sounds sent out through the ether; men were wont to foregather at the village inn to discuss local topics and world events.
19th century