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The Barnabys In America Or Adventures Of The Widow Wedded

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The Barnabys In America Or Adventures Of The Widow Wedded is a novel written by Frances Milton Trollope. The book tells the story of a widow named Mrs. Barnaby who travels to America with her two children, hoping to find a wealthy husband. The family encounters a series of adventures and misfortunes as they navigate through American society, including a shipwreck, a lawsuit, and a failed attempt at starting a business. Along the way, Mrs. Barnaby meets a number of potential suitors, including a wealthy plantation owner and a young lawyer. However, her plans for marriage are complicated by her own pride and the disapproval of her children. The novel offers a satirical commentary on American culture and society in the mid-19th century, as well as a nuanced portrayal of the challenges faced by women seeking financial independence. With its lively characters and witty dialogue, The Barnabys In America Or Adventures Of The Widow Wedded is a delightful and engaging read for fans of historical fiction and social satire.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163108659
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 366
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 490 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 21. november 2024
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The Barnabys In America Or Adventures Of The Widow Wedded is a novel written by Frances Milton Trollope. The book tells the story of a widow named Mrs. Barnaby who travels to America with her two children, hoping to find a wealthy husband. The family encounters a series of adventures and misfortunes as they navigate through American society, including a shipwreck, a lawsuit, and a failed attempt at starting a business. Along the way, Mrs. Barnaby meets a number of potential suitors, including a wealthy plantation owner and a young lawyer. However, her plans for marriage are complicated by her own pride and the disapproval of her children. The novel offers a satirical commentary on American culture and society in the mid-19th century, as well as a nuanced portrayal of the challenges faced by women seeking financial independence. With its lively characters and witty dialogue, The Barnabys In America Or Adventures Of The Widow Wedded is a delightful and engaging read for fans of historical fiction and social satire.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.

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