02654cam a22003493u 4500 70220 UtSlPG 20260610134626.0 m cr n 260607r20231858utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886 Mary Derwent Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-03-06 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Mary Derwent: A Tale of Wyoming and Mohawk Valleys in 1778" by Ann S. Stephens is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set during a tumultuous period of conflict between settlers and Native Americans, focusing on the life of Mary Derwent and her family in the idyllic yet dangerous Valley of Wyoming. As tensions rise amidst the backdrop of war, the narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle for identity in a harsh environment. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the picturesque setting of the Valley of Wyoming and the delicate relationships within the Derwent family. We meet Mary, a fragile young girl who is contrasted against her more robust sister, Jane. Their father, Derwent, grapples with grief after the loss of his wife while raising his daughters with the help of their loving grandmother. The tranquility of their lives is disrupted when the threat of Indian raids looms, reflecting the precarious existence of settlements during this time. As tensions in the community rise, the strong bond between the sisters is tested, and we begin to see foreshadowing of the struggles and emotional turmoil they are bound to face. Through vivid depictions of nature and familial affection, the early chapters weave a tapestry of innocence that sets the stage for the challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Fowler, Dick & Walker, 1858 Historical fiction Wyoming Valley (Pa.) -- Fiction Shawnee Indians -- Fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Pennsylvania -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/maryderwenttaleo00steprich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70220 110955 110955