The Little Lady of the Fort is a novel written by Annie Maria Barnes and published in 1903. The story is set in early America during the French and Indian War. The protagonist, a young girl named Mary, lives in a fort with her family and other settlers. Mary is known as the ""little lady"" of the fort due to her polite and well-mannered behavior. As the war rages on, the fort is attacked by Native Americans and Mary is taken captive. She is eventually rescued by a group of soldiers and reunited with her family. However, Mary's experiences during her captivity have a lasting impact on her and she struggles to readjust to life at the fort. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of resilience, courage, and the effects of trauma. It also provides insight into the historical context of the French and Indian War and the experiences of settlers living in forts during this time period. Overall, The Little Lady of the Fort is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by early American settlers.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.