Inez: A Tale of the Alamo by Augusta J. Evans

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Author Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane), 1835-1909
Title Inez: A Tale of the Alamo
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, S.R. Ellison and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Inez: A Tale of the Alamo" by Augusta J. Evans is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex lives and relationships of its central characters, particularly focusing on the young women Florence Hamilton and her cousin Mary Irving, as they navigate the challenges posed by their family circumstances and the tumultuous political environment leading up to the famous Battle of the Alamo. With themes of honor, love, and personal struggle, the novel offers readers a glimpse into both the intimate and larger historical contexts of its time. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the boarding school where Mary and Florence are studying. While the opening reveals their contrasting personalities—Florence being proud and haughty, while Mary is more compassionate and gentle—their bond is clearly significant. The plot begins to unfold with the revelation of personal struggles, including family loss and financial ruin, which set the stage for their journey towards Texas. As they confront impending changes, including their father's misfortunes and the nature of their relationship with friends and potential suitors, the story hints at the larger backdrop of conflict in their lives, ultimately leading toward the pivotal events that will define their destinies against the historical backdrop of the Alamo. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Sieges -- Fiction
Subject Alamo (San Antonio, Tex.) -- Siege, 1836 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 15470
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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