Barbe Of Grand Bayou (1903)

By John Oxenham

Book Overview

""Barbe of Grand Bayou"" is a novel written by John Oxenham and published in 1903. The story is set in Louisiana in the late 19th century and follows the life of Barbe, a young girl who grows up in the bayou with her father, a fisherman. Barbe is a free-spirited and adventurous girl who loves to explore the bayou and its wildlife. However, her life takes a drastic turn when her father dies, leaving her alone and vulnerable. Barbe is forced to leave the bayou and move to New Orleans, where she is taken in by her aunt and uncle. The city life is vastly different from what Barbe is used to, and she struggles to adjust to her new surroundings. She is also faced with the challenges of being a young woman in a society that is not always kind to those who are different. Despite the difficulties she faces, Barbe remains determined to make the best of her situation. She finds solace in her love for music and begins to pursue a career as a singer. Along the way, she meets a young lawyer named Paul, who becomes her friend and confidant. As Barbe's career takes off, she finds herself torn between her love for music and her desire to return to the bayou. She must also navigate the complicated relationships she has with those around her, including her aunt and uncle, Paul, and a wealthy businessman who becomes enamored with her. ""Barbe of Grand Bayou"" is a story of resilience, perseverance, and the power of following one's dreams. It explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.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: 1104038374
• ISBN13: 9781104038373
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"