A Maid Of The Frontier (1898)

By Henry Spofford Canfield

Book Overview

""A Maid of the Frontier"" is a historical novel written by Henry Spofford Canfield and published in 1898. The story is set in the late 18th century in the American frontier, where the protagonist, Mary Pelham, lives with her family. Mary is a spirited and independent young woman who dreams of adventure and freedom, but her father is strict and overprotective. When her father is killed by Indians, Mary is forced to take charge of her family's farm and protect her siblings from danger. Along the way, she meets a handsome and brave frontiersman named Jack, who becomes her ally and confidant. Together, they face many challenges and dangers, including hostile Indians, wild animals, and treacherous terrain. As Mary and Jack's relationship deepens, they must also navigate the social conventions and expectations of their time. ""A Maid of the Frontier"" is a thrilling and romantic tale of courage, resilience, and love set against the backdrop of a tumultuous period in American 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143673780X
• ISBN13: 9781436737807
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"