Chapter 1

The Project Gutenberg eBook of Cranford This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you will have to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this eBook. Title: Cranford Author: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell Illustrator: C. E. Brock Release date: January 1, 1996 [eBook #394] Most recently updated: December 23, 2025 Language: English Other information and formats: www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/394 Credits: David Price, Margaret Price and Richard Tonsing *** START OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK CRANFORD *** [Picture: “Oh, sir! can you be Peter?”] CRANFORD _by_ _Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell_ [Picture: Picture of lady pouring tea] _With twenty-five coloured illustrations_ _by C. E. Brock_ [Picture: Decorative graphic] 1904 _London. J. M. Dent & Co._ _New York. E. P. Dutton & Co._ CONTENTS