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Sat 5 Feb, 2005 06:38 am
I'm reading this novel when I come across this word "Netherfield Park". I'm simply very curious about what is it. What is a Park at that time? Can someone give me a webpage link or picture to let me know? Thank you very much.
And "a chaise and four" seems to be a kind of horse carrier. What it looks like? This is what I want to know, too.
I think Netherfield Park is the name of an estate -- a large home of a wealthy family, situated in the country... perhaps a long drive from the road to the house, outbuildings, etc. English country house...
And a "chaise and four" is a carriage drawn by four horses (probably matched for looks, all the same color, etc.). I can visualize it going up that long drive, carrying elegant houseguests for a weekend in the country...
Here is an excerpt…”The news that a wealthy young gentleman named Charles Bingley has rented the manor known as Netherfield Park causes a great stir in the neighboring village of Longbourn, especially in the Bennet household..”
It appears that it a manor – similar to how Wy describes.
A chaise and four is a lightweight carriage drawn by four horses.