Publisher's Synopsis
The Hampdenshire Wonder is a novel written by J.D. Beresford. The story is set in the early 20th century in a small village in England called Hampdenshire. The novel revolves around a young girl named Elizabeth, who is believed to have extraordinary psychic abilities. Her abilities are discovered by a group of scientists who are fascinated by her and want to study her. The novel explores the themes of science, religion, and morality as the scientists struggle with the ethical implications of their research. The story also delves into the idea of societal norms and how they can affect individuals who are different from the norm. As the scientists continue their research, Elizabeth's abilities become more and more pronounced, causing her to become the focus of public attention. The novel explores the impact that this attention has on Elizabeth and her family, as well as the wider community. Overall, The Hampdenshire Wonder is a thought-provoking novel that explores complex themes and raises important questions about the nature of humanity and the role of science in society.First, and still among the best written, tale of a child with superhuman intellect. Published in 1911.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.
