The Seamstress: Or The White Slave Of England (1853)

By George W.M. Reynolds

Book Overview

The Seamstress: Or The White Slave Of England is a novel written by George William Macarthur Reynolds and published in 1853. The story follows the life of Ellen Percy, a young seamstress who is forced into prostitution after being deceived by a man she thought loved her. The novel explores the harsh realities of poverty and the struggles of women in Victorian England. It also sheds light on the issue of white slavery, a term used to describe the trafficking of young women from Europe to other parts of the world for the purpose of sexual exploitation. The Seamstress is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and survival, and is a powerful commentary on the social and economic injustices of the time. Reynolds' writing style is vivid and descriptive, and he creates a cast of compelling characters that will stay with the reader long after the book is finished. Overall, The Seamstress is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature or the history of social justice movements.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: 1167189434
• ISBN13: 9781167189432
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"