Alden Arthur Knipe / Emilie Benson Knipe
A Maid of ’76 is a historical fiction novel written by Emilie Benson Knipe and published in 1915. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the life of Prudence Winter, a young girl living in Philadelphia. Prudence is a loyal patriot and becomes involved in the fight for independence. She meets and falls in love with a young soldier, but their relationship is complicated by the war. Throughout the novel, Prudence faces many challenges and hardships, but she remains steadfast in her beliefs and her love for her country. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life during the American Revolution, including the struggles and sacrifices made by those fighting for freedom. A Maid of ’76 is a compelling and inspiring tale of courage, love, and patriotism.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.