The Duke of Stockbridge: A Romance of Shays' Rebellion by Edward Bellamy
"The Duke of Stockbridge: A Romance of Shays' Rebellion" by Edward Bellamy is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the events surrounding Shays' Rebellion, a post-Revolutionary War uprising in Massachusetts. The narrative introduces characters such as Captain Perez Hamlin, who is central to the unfolding drama, alongside the residents of Stockbridge who are depicted in their struggle against economic injustice and societal upheaval. The opening of
the novel vividly sets the scene on an August morning in 1777, detailing the serene landscape of Stockbridge while foreshadowing turmoil. It introduces villagers preparing for the impending conflict sparked by the Revolutionary War, with Squire Woodbridge and other prominent figures taking up arms in response to a call to action. As the men march off to join a battle against the Hessians, the emotional farewells to their families highlight the gravity of their situation. This initial chapter lays the groundwork for the exploration of personal and communal struggles in the face of broader socio-political challenges, setting an earnest tone that resonates throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bellamy, Edward, 1850-1898 |
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| Title | The Duke of Stockbridge: A Romance of Shays' Rebellion |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Anne Soulard, Eric Eldred, Robert Shimmin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Shays' Rebellion, 1786-1787 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7472 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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