The Black Shilling: A Tale Of Boston Towns (1903)

By Amelia E. Barr

Book Overview

The Black Shilling: A Tale Of Boston Towns (1903) is a historical novel written by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr. The story is set in Boston in the 17th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Priscilla Mullins. Priscilla is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself in the New World.The novel follows Priscilla's journey as she navigates the challenges of life in Boston, including the harsh living conditions, the religious tensions between the Puritans and the Quakers, and the constant threat of attack from the Native Americans. Along the way, Priscilla falls in love with a young man named John Alden, but their relationship is complicated by the social and religious differences between them.As the story unfolds, Priscilla becomes embroiled in a mystery surrounding a valuable black shilling, which has been stolen from a wealthy merchant. With the help of John and a cast of colorful characters, Priscilla sets out to solve the mystery and clear the name of an innocent man who has been accused of the theft.The Black Shilling: A Tale Of Boston Towns is a gripping and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the early history of the United States.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: 1120729696
• ISBN13: 9781120729699
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"