The History Of Margaret Catchpole

The History of Margaret Catchpole: A Suffolk Girl is a historical novel written by Richard Cobbold and first published in 1907. The book is set in the late 18th century and tells the story of Margaret Catchpole, a young woman from Suffolk, England. Margaret is a spirited and independent woman who works as a servant for a wealthy family. However, she falls in love with a smuggler named Will Laud, which leads her down a dangerous path.Margaret becomes involved in smuggling and is eventually caught and sent to prison. She escapes and flees to London, where she is eventually caught again and sent back to prison. The novel explores Margaret's life and the challenges she faces as a woman in a male-dominated society. It also examines the social and economic conditions of Suffolk during this time period, including the prevalence of smuggling.The History of Margaret Catchpole: A Suffolk Girl is a well-researched historical fiction novel that provides insight into the lives of women and working-class people in 18th century England. It is a compelling and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and those interested in the social and economic history of the era.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.