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1821-1893
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A novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Ned Franks, a one-armed sailor turned schoolmaster, and his attempts to uplift his community in the village of Colme, particularly focusing on the plight of the damned almshouses and the struggles of his neighbor, John Sands, whose wife suffers from alcoholism. Through its exploration of themes like charity, community