The Bride of Fort Edward: Founded on an Incident of the Revolution by Bacon

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Author Bacon, Delia Salter, 1811-1859
Title The Bride of Fort Edward: Founded on an Incident of the Revolution
Credits Produced by David Garcia, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks, and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Bride of Fort Edward: Founded on an Incident of the Revolution" by Delia Bacon is a historical fiction work composed in the early 19th century. The narrative is set during the American Revolution and centers around the intertwining lives of various characters including British and American soldiers, a young American named George Grey, and Lady Ackland, who is the wife of an English officer. The book explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of war on personal lives and choices. The opening of the story introduces a landscape fraught with tension and nostalgia, as young soldiers reflect on their past lives of peace juxtaposed against the grim realities of war. It begins with dialogues that illustrate the deep emotional scars caused by the conflict, as well as the looming crisis faced by both armies. Characters express their longing for previous, simpler times, while foreshadowing the tragedies that await them. Through this dialogue, Delia Bacon reveals the internal struggles of the characters as they grapple with their duties, relationships, and the harsh circumstances of battle, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of human emotions amid the chaos of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fort Edward (N.Y.) -- History -- Drama
Subject New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Drama
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EBook-No. 7235
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 4, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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