Dr. LeBaron And His Daughters: A Story Of The Old Colony (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163798911)

""Dr. LeBaron and His Daughters: A Story of the Old Colony"" is a historical novel written by Jane G. Austin. The book is set in the early 18th century in the Plymouth Colony of Massachusetts and follows the lives of Dr. LeBaron and his three daughters, Mercy, Patience, and Temperance. The LeBaron family is part of the Old Colony, a group of English settlers who arrived in Plymouth in the early 1600s. Dr. LeBaron, a respected physician and community leader, is a widower who is devoted to his daughters and their education. Mercy, the eldest, is intelligent and independent, but struggles to find her place in a society that values conformity and tradition. Patience is sweet and kind, but lacks confidence and struggles with her own insecurities. Temperance, the youngest, is headstrong and impulsive, but also fiercely loyal to her family.As the LeBaron family navigates the challenges of life in the Old Colony, including religious and political tensions, they must also confront personal struggles and conflicts within their own family. Through it all, they remain steadfast in their love for one another and their commitment to their community.""Dr. LeBaron and His Daughters"" is a compelling historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in early America. It explores themes of family, identity, and tradition, and offers a nuanced perspective on the complex social and cultural dynamics of the Plymouth Colony.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: Jane G. Austin
ISBN-10: 1163798916
ISBN-13: 9781163798911
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 472
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.95d