Douglass Farm: A Juvenile Story Of Life In Virginia (1858)

Douglass Farm is a juvenile novel written by Mary Emily Bradley and published in 1858. The story is set in Virginia and follows the lives of two young girls, Mary and Fanny, who live on a farm owned by their uncle, Mr. Douglass. The girls spend their days playing and exploring the countryside, but also learn important life lessons as they grow up.The novel explores themes of family, friendship, and the importance of hard work. Mary and Fanny are both strong-willed and determined characters who face challenges and overcome obstacles throughout the story. They learn the value of honesty, kindness, and perseverance, as well as the importance of education and self-improvement.The setting of the novel, Virginia in the mid-19th century, also plays an important role in the story. The girls witness the impact of slavery on their community and struggle to understand the injustices they see around them. The novel offers a glimpse into the social and economic realities of life in the South before the Civil War.Overall, Douglass Farm is a charming and engaging story that offers young readers a window into a different time and place. It is a classic example of a juvenile novel from the mid-19th century and remains an important piece of American literature.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.