Pierre and His Family: Or A Story of the Waldenses is a historical novel written by Miss Grierson and originally published in 1832. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of Pierre, a young boy who lives with his family in the Waldensian Valleys of Italy. The Waldenses were a Protestant Christian movement that faced persecution from the Catholic Church during this time period.The novel begins with Pierre's idyllic childhood, spent playing in the mountains and learning from his parents about their faith and the history of their people. However, their peaceful existence is threatened when the Duke of Savoy, who ruled over the region, begins a campaign to forcibly convert the Waldenses to Catholicism.Pierre's family is forced to flee their home and take refuge in the mountains, where they join a group of other Waldenses who are fighting back against the Duke's forces. The novel follows their struggles as they face hunger, cold, and danger while fighting for their freedom and their faith.Throughout the story, Pierre learns important lessons about courage, perseverance, and the power of faith. He also develops a deep love for his family and community, and becomes a leader among his people.Pierre and His Family: Or A Story of the Waldenses is a moving and inspiring tale of resilience and faith in the face of adversity. It provides a window into a little-known chapter of European history and offers valuable insights into the human experience.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.
