A Girl Of Virginia (1902)

A Girl of Virginia is a novel written by Lucy Meacham Thruston and published in 1902. The story follows the life of Virginia Blair, a young woman growing up in the American South during the late 19th century. Virginia is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner and is raised in a privileged environment, surrounded by servants and slaves. However, as she grows older, Virginia becomes increasingly aware of the injustices of slavery and the social and political tensions that are tearing her country apart.As Virginia navigates the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood, she must confront her own beliefs and values, as well as the expectations of her family and society. Along the way, she experiences love, loss, and personal growth, as she grapples with the complexities of her identity as a Southern woman in a changing world.A Girl of Virginia is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of race, class, gender, and identity. Through Virginia's story, Thruston offers a glimpse into the complex and often contradictory realities of life in the American South during a tumultuous period in history.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.