The Canadian Brothers; Or, The Prophecy Fulfilled: A Tale of the Late American…
"The Canadian Brothers; Or, The Prophecy Fulfilled" by James De Mille is a historical novel set during the early 19th century amid the backdrop of the War of 1812. The story revolves around the Grantham brothers, Gerald and Henry, alongside their romantic interests and the political turmoil surrounding their lives. As the narrative unfolds, themes of duty, honor, love, and the challenges of conflict come to the fore, painting a vivid picture
of personal and national struggles during a tumultuous period. The opening of the novel introduces us to a group led by Major Grantham, who has just appointed his son Gerald as commander of a schooner. As they embark from Detroit to Buffalo, political tensions linger, particularly involving a traitorous figure, Desborough, who threatens to disrupt their mission. The dynamic between Gerald and his love interest, Miss Montgomerie, further complicates the plot, especially as feelings of duty clash with personal desires. As the story progresses, the narrative hints at deeper conflicts, both external with the looming war and internal within the characters themselves, setting the stage for a gripping tale filled with adventure and romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Richardson, Major (John), 1796-1852 |
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| Title | The Canadian Brothers; Or, The Prophecy Fulfilled: A Tale of the Late American War — Volume 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Canadian_Brothers |
| Credits | This etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan with help from Charles Franks and Distributed Proofers |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5107 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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