Publisher's Synopsis
A Lady Of The Olden Time is a novel written by Emily Malbone Morgan and published in 1896. The story is set in colonial America and follows the life of a young woman named Esther Vansittart. Esther is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the strict societal norms of the time. As the daughter of a wealthy merchant, Esther is expected to marry well and become a dutiful wife and mother. However, she dreams of a life filled with adventure and excitement, and refuses to conform to the expectations placed upon her. Throughout the novel, Esther navigates the challenges of life in colonial America, including the threat of war, the strict social hierarchy, and the expectations placed upon women. She forms close relationships with a variety of characters, including a Native American woman named Nokomis and a British soldier named Captain Wentworth. As Esther's story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey through the complexities of colonial America, as well as the struggles and triumphs of a young woman determined to live life on her own terms. A Lady Of The Olden Time is a captivating historical novel that explores themes of gender, power, and identity in colonial America.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.
