Hubert: Or The Orphans Of St. Madelaine, A Legend Of The Persecuted Vaudois is a novel written by Frances Lydia Bingham and published in 1845. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of a young boy named Hubert who is orphaned and taken in by a group of Vaudois, a Protestant sect in the French Alps. The Vaudois are persecuted by the Catholic Church and the French government, and Hubert becomes caught up in their struggle for survival. As Hubert grows up, he becomes a leader among the Vaudois and works to ...
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Hubert: Or The Orphans Of St. Madelaine, A Legend Of The Persecuted Vaudois is a novel written by Frances Lydia Bingham and published in 1845. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of a young boy named Hubert who is orphaned and taken in by a group of Vaudois, a Protestant sect in the French Alps. The Vaudois are persecuted by the Catholic Church and the French government, and Hubert becomes caught up in their struggle for survival. As Hubert grows up, he becomes a leader among the Vaudois and works to protect his people from their oppressors. He falls in love with a young woman named Marie, but their relationship is threatened by the dangers that surround them. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and the struggle for freedom in the face of persecution. Bingham's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of nature and its sympathetic portrayal of the Vaudois people. The book was popular in its time and has been praised for its historical accuracy and its depiction of religious persecution. Overall, Hubert: Or The Orphans Of St. Madelaine, A Legend Of The Persecuted Vaudois is a powerful and moving novel that offers a glimpse into a little-known chapter of French history.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.
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