Publisher's Synopsis
Lal: A Novel is a book written by William A. Hammond and first published in 1884. The novel tells the story of a young girl named Lal, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by a group of thieves and outcasts in India. Lal is a beautiful and intelligent girl, and she quickly becomes the leader of the group.As Lal grows older, she becomes more and more aware of the injustices and inequalities in the world around her. She becomes determined to use her intelligence and cunning to make a difference and to help those who are less fortunate than herself.The novel is set against the backdrop of colonial India, and it explores themes of race, class, and gender. It also touches on issues of identity, as Lal struggles to find her place in a world that often seems to be against her.Overall, Lal: A Novel is a powerful and thought-provoking book that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of colonial India and the struggles of a young girl trying to make her way in a complex and often hostile society.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.