The Barbadoes Girl

The Barbadoes Girl: A Tale is a novel written by Barbara Hofland and published in 1866. The story follows the life of a young English girl named Fanny, who is sent to live with her uncle in Barbados after the death of her parents. Fanny must adjust to a new way of life on the island, including the heat and the customs of the people. She makes friends with a local girl named Rosa, and together they explore the island and learn about its history and culture. Fanny also becomes involved in the abolitionist movement, which is working to end slavery on the island. The novel explores themes of cultural differences, friendship, and social justice. The Barbadoes Girl: A Tale is a classic work of children's literature that provides a glimpse into life in the Caribbean during the 19th century.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.