The Galley Slave And His Daughter: A Tale Founded On French Protestant History

By A.M. Thompson

Book Overview

""The Galley Slave and His Daughter"" is a historical novel written by Mrs. D. P. Thompson. The story is based on the history of French Protestants and follows the life of a galley slave and his daughter. The novel is set in the 16th century when religious persecution was at its peak in France. The protagonist, the galley slave, is a Huguenot who is forced to work as a slave on a French galley. His daughter, who is a devout Protestant, is left alone in the world after her mother dies. The novel explores the themes of religious persecution, love, and family. The galley slave and his daughter face numerous challenges and obstacles as they struggle to survive in a hostile world. The novel is a heart-warming story of resilience, courage, and love in the face of adversity. Mrs. D. P. Thompson's writing is engaging, and she skillfully weaves historical events into the narrative. Overall, ""The Galley Slave and His Daughter"" is a captivating novel that will appeal to readers interested in historical fiction and stories of triumph over adversity.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: 1163633178
• ISBN13: 9781163633175
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"