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''A Burmese Maid'' is a novel written by Reginald Vernon, which tells the story of a young Burmese girl named Ma-nee. The book is set in the 19th century, during the time when Burma was under British colonial rule. Ma-nee is the daughter of a poor farmer who is forced to sell her to a wealthy Burmese family to pay off his debts.Ma-nee’s new family treats her poorly, and she is forced to work as a maid in their household. Despite her difficult circumstances, Ma-nee remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for herself. She dreams of escaping her servitude and finding love and happiness.The novel is full of pathos and incident, as Ma-nee experiences many hardships and challenges along the way. She witnesses the brutal suppression of the Burmese rebellion against British rule, and she falls in love with a young Burmese man who is also fighting for his country’s independence.Throughout the book, the reader is taken on a journey through Burmese history and culture, as well as the struggles of the Burmese people under colonial rule. The book is a poignant and powerful tale of resilience, hope, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.
