Publisher's Synopsis
""Youma: The Story of a West-Indian Slave"" is a novel written by Lafcadio Hearn. It tells the story of a slave girl named Youma who is taken from her home in Africa and brought to the Caribbean to work on a plantation. The novel explores the harsh realities of slavery and the struggles that Youma faces as she tries to survive and find freedom. Throughout the book, Hearn portrays the brutality of the slave trade and the inhumane treatment of slaves, while also highlighting the resilience and strength of the human spirit. The novel is a powerful and moving account of one woman's journey from slavery to freedom, and a poignant reminder of the injustices that have been inflicted upon people throughout history.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.
