Barbara Ladd is a novel written by Charles G. D. Roberts and published in 1902. The story revolves around the titular character, Barbara Ladd, who is a young woman living in rural Canada in the late 19th century. Barbara is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and is known for her beauty and intelligence. Despite her privileged upbringing, Barbara is drawn to the simple life of the countryside and spends much of her time exploring the natural world around her.As the story unfolds, Barbara finds herself torn between two ...
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Barbara Ladd is a novel written by Charles G. D. Roberts and published in 1902. The story revolves around the titular character, Barbara Ladd, who is a young woman living in rural Canada in the late 19th century. Barbara is the daughter of a wealthy landowner and is known for her beauty and intelligence. Despite her privileged upbringing, Barbara is drawn to the simple life of the countryside and spends much of her time exploring the natural world around her.As the story unfolds, Barbara finds herself torn between two suitors: the charming and sophisticated city-dweller, Jack Meredith, and the rugged and honest farmer, David Carruthers. As she struggles to choose between them, Barbara must also confront the challenges of her own identity and the expectations placed upon her as a woman of her time.Throughout the novel, Roberts paints a vivid picture of life in rural Canada, with its harsh winters, rugged landscapes, and close-knit communities. He also explores themes of love, identity, and societal expectations, making Barbara Ladd a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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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