The Barbadoes Girl: A Tale (1866)

The Barbadoes Girl: A Tale is a novel written by Barbara Hofland and published in 1866. The story is set in the Caribbean island of Barbados and follows the life of a young girl named Fanny who is born into a wealthy family. Despite her privileged upbringing, Fanny is kind-hearted and compassionate towards those who are less fortunate than her.As Fanny grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the injustices and inequalities that exist in society, particularly towards slaves and people of color. She befriends a young slave girl named Zelie and becomes determined to help her and others like her gain their freedom.Throughout the novel, Fanny faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including disapproval from her family and societal norms that dictate the roles of women and people of different races. However, she remains steadfast in her beliefs and ultimately succeeds in her mission to help Zelie and others gain their freedom.The Barbadoes Girl: A Tale is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of social justice, race, and gender roles in the 19th century Caribbean. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.