Wacousta : a tale of the Pontiac conspiracy — Volume 1 by Major Richardson
"Wacousta : a tale of the Pontiac conspiracy — Volume 1" by Major Richardson is a historical novel first published in 1832. Set during Pontiac's rebellion, this early Canadian work depicts British settlers besieged within a fort, caught between wilderness and civilization. The story explores prophecy, cross-cultural conflict, and dramatic contrasts between savagery and society. Its vivid portrayal of frontier tension helped establish a distinctly Canadian literary voice and inspired critical theories
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| Author | Richardson, Major (John), 1796-1852 |
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| Title | Wacousta : a tale of the Pontiac conspiracy — Volume 1 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wacousta |
| Credits |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Pontiac's Conspiracy, 1763-1765 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4719 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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