The Crossing by Winston Churchill
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"The Crossing" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the American frontier during the period of westward expansion, focusing on young Davy Trimble and his father, Alec, who find themselves on the cusp of adventure and conflict as they navigate their lives in the Appalachian wilderness. The novel hints at themes of exploration, survival, and the tumultuous relationships
between settlers and Native Americans during a time of significant change in America. The opening portion introduces readers to Davy Trimble, who recounts his childhood in a rustic cabin under the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. Surrounded by the beauty and danger of the wild, Davy's relationship with his stoic and mysterious father shapes his understanding of the world. After a fateful encounter with the legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone, Davy begins to develop dreams of exploring the land that lies beyond the mountains. As news of wars and conflicts reaches their isolated home, Davy's childhood innocence is intertwined with the stark realities of growing up during a time of uncertainty and impending change, setting the stage for Davy's journey into adulthood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Crossing |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crossing_(Churchill_novel) |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Keller, David Widger, and Robert Homa |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Louisiana -- Fiction |
| Subject | Northwest, Old -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Kentucky -- Fiction |
| Subject | Clark, George Rogers, 1752-1818 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 388 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-00388-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1279 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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