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Richardson, Major (John), 1796-1852 |
| Title |
The Canadian Brothers; Or, The Prophecy Fulfilled: A Tale of the Late American War — Complete
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Canadian_Brothers
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| Credits |
This etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan with help from Charles Franks and Distributed Proofers
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| Summary |
"The Canadian Brothers; Or, The Prophecy Fulfilled: A Tale of the Late American War" by Major Richardson is a historical novel written during the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the War of 1812, the story follows the dynamic interactions between British forces and Native American tribes, with a particular focus on the influential figures of Tecumseh and the Grantham brothers, as they navigate loyalty, conflict, and cultural differences amidst the tensions of war. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the picturesque setting of Amherstburg, where the looming threats of the conflict become palpable. The opening develops the atmosphere leading up to the war's escalation, depicting the British fortifications and the assembly of both British troops and Native American allies. Within this context, the arrival of Tecumseh and his warriors signals a pivotal moment, as alliances are formed to repel the advancing American forces. The chapter unveils the developing relationships among key characters, foreshadowing future conflicts and personal stakes as the two sides prepare for an imminent confrontation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
War stories
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5108 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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