Frances Hodgson Burnett's A Fair Barbarian (1881) tells the story of Miss Octavia Bassett's relationship with the town of Slowbridge. Miss Bassett is a young American woman from Nevada who comes to rural England and teaches the populace about fashion, demeanor, and respect for their elders. This light-hearted novel humorously contrasts American and English societies.
General Release Date: 10th July 2008