""A Maid Of Old New York: A Romance Of Peter Stuyvesant�������s Time"" is a historical romance novel written by Amelia E. Barr. The book is set in New York during the 17th century, specifically during the time of Peter Stuyvesant's governorship. The story follows the life of a young woman named Barbara Maynard, who is a maid in the household of a wealthy Dutch merchant. Barbara is in love with the merchant's son, but their relationship is forbidden due to their different social statuses. However, when the English take over the city, Barbara's life is turned upside down as she is forced to choose between her loyalty to the Dutch and her love for the English soldier who captures her heart. The book is a captivating tale of love, loyalty, and betrayal set against the backdrop of a fascinating period in American 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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