Publisher's Synopsis
The Cotton Tree, Or Emily, The Little West Indian: A Tale For Young People is a novel written by Theodora Elizabeth Lynch and published in 1853. The book tells the story of Emily, a young girl living in the West Indies. Emily is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner, and her life is filled with luxury and privilege. However, when her father dies, Emily is forced to confront the harsh realities of life on the plantation.As Emily struggles to adapt to her new circumstances, she meets a group of slaves who work on the plantation. Through her interactions with these slaves, Emily begins to see the injustices of the slave system and becomes determined to help them. With the help of her new friends, Emily sets out to make a difference and bring about change.The Cotton Tree is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of social justice, inequality, and the power of individual action. It is a powerful story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.
