Little Pedlington And The Pedlingtonians

""Little Pedlington And The Pedlingtonians"" is a satirical novel written by John Poole. The book is set in the fictional town of Little Pedlington, which is a small, provincial town in England. The story revolves around the eccentric characters who live in the town, and their various exploits and adventures. The main character of the book is Mr. Richard Twopenny, who is a wealthy landowner and the chairman of the town council. Mr. Twopenny is a pompous and self-important man who is obsessed with maintaining the status quo in Little Pedlington. He is opposed by a group of reformers who want to modernize the town and bring it into the 19th century. The novel is a satire of English provincial life and politics in the 19th century. It pokes fun at the narrow-mindedness and conservatism of the town's inhabitants, as well as the corruption and self-interest of the local government. The book is also a commentary on the social and economic changes that were taking place in England at the time, such as the growth of the middle class and the rise of industrialization. Overall, ""Little Pedlington And The Pedlingtonians"" is a humorous and entertaining novel that provides a window into the social and political landscape of 19th century England.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.