Christina Chard (1894)

By Rosa Caroline Campbell-Praed

Book Overview

Christina Chard is a novel written by Rosa Caroline Campbell-Praed in 1894. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of Christina Chard, a young woman who is forced to leave her comfortable life in England and move to Australia with her family. Christina is a headstrong and independent woman who refuses to conform to the societal norms of her time. She is determined to make a life for herself in the harsh and unforgiving Australian outback.As Christina adjusts to her new life in Australia, she encounters a number of challenges and obstacles. She is forced to deal with the harsh realities of life in the outback, including droughts, floods, and bushfires. She also has to contend with the prejudices of the local people, who view her as an outsider.Despite these challenges, Christina remains determined to succeed. She forms a close bond with the local Aboriginal people and learns to appreciate their culture and way of life. She also falls in love with a handsome young man named Jack, who shares her passion for the land and the people who live on it.As the story unfolds, Christina's character is tested in a number of ways. She is forced to make difficult decisions and face the consequences of her actions. Through it all, she remains true to herself and her beliefs, and emerges as a strong and resilient woman.Overall, Christina Chard is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, loss, and identity. 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166608921
• ISBN13: 9781166608927
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"