02373cam a22003493u 4500 73180 UtSlPG 20260610134707.0 m cr n 260607r20241901utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 01023644 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Blanchard, Amy Ella, 1856-1926 A heroine of 1812 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-03-16 Carla Foust, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Heroine of 1812: A Maryland Romance" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the early months of the War of 1812, it explores themes of family, romance, and the social dynamics of the time. The narrative follows Lettice Hopkins, a spirited young woman who navigates her new life in Baltimore while grappling with the implications of war, her developing relationships, and her aspirations for independence. The opening of the story introduces Lettice, who anxiously awaits her uncle's return from the Boston port, where he has been gone for an unusually long time. The buzz of the city is palpable as residents discuss worries about British aggression and the potential for war. Lettice's interactions reveal her gentle nature and concern for others, particularly evident in her sympathy for Mrs. Flynn, the distressed mother of a captured sailor. As the narrative unfolds, a bright yet anxious atmosphere prevails, hinting at the challenges and changes that Lettice will face amid the revolutionary fervor in Maryland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston: W. A. Wilde Company, 1901 Maryland -- Juvenile fiction United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Juvenile fiction Waugh, Ida, 1846-1919 https://archive.org/details/cu31924022273837 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73180 113905 113905