Barbe Of Grand Bayou (1903) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165344178)

""Barbe of Grand Bayou"" is a novel written by John Oxenham and published in 1903. The story takes place in the Louisiana bayou in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young girl named Barbe. Barbe is the daughter of a French trapper and a Native American mother, and she grows up in the wilderness with her family. As she grows older, Barbe becomes more curious about the outside world and longs to explore beyond the bayou. Her father, however, is fiercely protective of her and is reluctant to let her leave. When a wealthy plantation owner named Raoul Duhamel arrives in the bayou, Barbe is immediately drawn to him and the world he represents. As Barbe and Raoul's relationship develops, they face opposition from both her father and Raoul's family, who disapprove of their union. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the clash between different cultures and social classes. Overall, ""Barbe of Grand Bayou"" is a captivating tale of a young girl's journey to find her place in the world and the obstacles she faces along the way.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.

Author: John Oxenham
ISBN-10: 1165344173
ISBN-13: 9781165344178
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 322
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d