Publisher's Synopsis
""The Triumphs of a Maid: Or Barbarine"" is a novel written by Alice Bentley Twitchell in 1899. The story revolves around the life of Barbarine, a young girl who is sold into slavery in the early 19th century. Barbarine is taken from her home in Africa and brought to America, where she is forced to work on a plantation in the South. Despite the harsh treatment and discrimination she faces, Barbarine remains determined to gain her freedom and live a life of her own choosing. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, both good and bad, who help shape her journey. The novel explores themes of slavery, racism, and the struggle for freedom in a time of great social upheaval. Through Barbarine's story, Twitchell offers a powerful commentary on the human experience and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.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.
