Publisher's Synopsis
Linda Or The Young Pilot Of The Belle Creole: A Tale Of Southern Life is a novel written by Caroline Lee Hentz and published in 1857. The story revolves around Linda, a young girl who lives in the southern United States. Linda is a skilled pilot of her father's steamboat, the Belle Creole, and her adventures take her up and down the Mississippi River. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the complexities of life in the antebellum South. Linda's journey is filled with challenges and obstacles, including a dangerous rivalry with a fellow pilot, a devastating flood, and the loss of loved ones. Throughout the novel, Hentz paints a vivid picture of the culture and customs of the southern United States in the mid-19th century. She also touches on the issue of slavery, which was a contentious topic in the region at the time. Overall, Linda Or The Young Pilot Of The Belle Creole is a captivating tale of adventure, romance, and coming of age in the American South.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.
