The Maid Of The Combahee

The Maid Of The Combahee is a historical romance novel written by Israel Plummer Taft and published in 1918. The book is based on a manuscript found by the author, which was written by Sir Thomas Yeld, an Englishman who visited the American South in the 18th century.The story follows the life of a young woman named Lila, who is a slave on a plantation in South Carolina. Lila is a skilled seamstress and is often called upon to make dresses for the plantation owner's wife and daughters. Despite her status as a slave, Lila is intelligent, resourceful, and determined to gain her freedom.When a group of abolitionists comes to the plantation, Lila sees an opportunity to escape. She joins the group and becomes a conductor on the Underground Railroad, helping other slaves escape to freedom. Along the way, Lila falls in love with a fellow conductor named John, who shares her passion for justice and equality.The book is set against the backdrop of the Civil War and explores themes of slavery, freedom, and the struggle for equality. It is a powerful and moving story that offers a glimpse into the lives of those who fought for their freedom and the freedom of others.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.