The Boatman's Daughter: A Narrative For The Learned And Unlearned (1847)

By Alfred Barrett

Book Overview

The Boatman�������s Daughter is a novel written by Alfred Barrett in 1847. The book tells the story of a young woman named Grace, who is the daughter of a boatman. Grace lives in poverty and is forced to work hard to support herself and her family. Despite her difficult circumstances, Grace is a kind and compassionate person who is loved by all who know her.The novel is set in a small village in England, where Grace is surrounded by a cast of colorful characters, including her father, a hardworking and honest man who is respected by everyone in the village. There is also Mr. Wilson, a wealthy landowner who is attracted to Grace and wants to marry her. However, Grace is hesitant to accept his proposal because she is in love with a poor but honest young man named Tom.As the story unfolds, Grace is faced with a series of challenges and obstacles that test her strength and resilience. She must navigate the complexities of love, family, and class in a society that is rigidly stratified and unforgiving.The Boatman�������s Daughter is a richly detailed and evocative novel that captures the spirit of rural England in the mid-19th century. It is a powerful and moving story of love, sacrifice, and redemption that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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: 1104480905
• ISBN13: 9781104480905
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"