A Kidnapped Colony (1903)

A Kidnapped Colony, written by Mary Raymond and published in 1903, is a historical fiction novel set in the early 1700s. The story follows a group of French Huguenots who have settled in the Carolinas, only to be kidnapped by Spanish soldiers and taken to St. Augustine, Florida. The protagonist, a young girl named Jeanne, is separated from her family and forced to work as a servant in the governor's house. She befriends a Native American boy named Ocala and together they attempt to escape and reunite with their families. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and dangers, including hostile tribes and treacherous swamps. The novel explores themes of perseverance, friendship, and cultural differences. It also provides a glimpse into the complex relationships between European settlers and Native Americans in colonial America.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.