02110cam a22003013u 4500 2177 UtSlPG 20260610133055.0 m cr n 260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 Thankful Blossom Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2000 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2000-05-01 "Thankful Blossom" by Bret Harte is a historical romance novel set in the late 18th century during the American Revolutionary War. The story unfolds in Morristown, New Jersey, primarily following the spirited character of Thankful Blossom, who finds herself entangled in the political and personal turmoil of her time, particularly around her relationships with military men, including the captain Allan Brewster and Major Van Zandt. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and the consequences of war on human relations. At the start of the novel, the scene is set against a harsh winter landscape, emphasizing the coldness of both weather and circumstance. Thankful is depicted as a strong-willed young woman waiting for her sweetheart, Captain Allan Brewster, who faces the complexities of loyalty and duty. Their interaction reveals a playful yet serious dynamic, highlighting her determination and his military preoccupations. The opening establishes the tension between personal affections and the broader context of revolution and betrayal, as rumors swirl and the stakes rise, leading to a dramatic narrative that intertwines personal and political crises. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction American fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2177 44283 44283