Cousin Deborah's Story

Cousin Deborah�������s Story: Or The Great Plague is a historical novel written by Lucy Ellen Guernsey and first published in 1869. The story is set in London during the 17th century, when the city was hit by a devastating outbreak of the bubonic plague. The protagonist of the story is a young girl named Deborah, who lives with her family in a small village outside of London. When the plague reaches their village, Deborah�������s family is forced to flee to the city in search of safety. In London, they encounter a world of chaos and despair as the plague ravages the city and its inhabitants. Through Deborah�������s eyes, the reader witnesses the horrors of the epidemic and the social and economic upheaval it causes. Along the way, Deborah meets a cast of characters, including a wealthy merchant, a group of street urchins, and a kind-hearted doctor, who help her navigate the challenges of life in a plague-ridden city. Despite the grim subject matter, Cousin Deborah�������s Story is ultimately a tale of resilience and hope, as Deborah and her family find a way to survive and rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the plague. The book offers a vivid and historically accurate portrayal of life in 17th-century London and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, or urban life in early modern Europe.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.