Far From The Madding Crowd is a novel by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1874. The story is set in the fictional county of Wessex, England, and follows the life of Bathsheba Everdene, a young and headstrong woman who inherits a farm from her uncle. Despite being courted by three different suitors - Gabriel Oak, a shepherd; William Boldwood, a wealthy landowner; and Sergeant Francis Troy, a soldier - Bathsheba remains independent and determined to make her own choices in life. As the novel progresses, Bathsheba's choices lead her down a path of heartbreak and tragedy, as she struggles to balance her own desires with the expectations of society. Along the way, she discovers the true nature of love, loyalty, and the importance of forgiveness. Far From The Madding Crowd is a classic tale of rural life and romance, exploring themes of love, marriage, class, and gender roles. It is a timeless story that continues to captivate readers with its vivid characters and beautiful descriptions of the English countryside.She was the young woman of the night before. Gabriel instantly thought of the hat she had mentioned as having lost in the wind; possibly she had come to look for it. He hastily scanned the ditch and after walking about ten yards along it found the hat among the leaves. Gabriel took it in his hand and returned to his hut. Here he ensconced himself, and peeped through the loophole in the direction of the rider's approach.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.