02100cam a22003133u 4500 4984 UtSlPG 20260610133133.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 The Hidden Children Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-01-01 Produced by Jim Weiler. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Hidden Children" by Robert W. Chambers is a historical novel likely written during the early 20th century. The book delves into the tumultuous era of the American Revolutionary War, intertwining elements of romance and historical fact, as it presents a rich tapestry of characters, including soldiers, townsfolk, and Native Americans from the Iroquois Confederacy. The opening of "The Hidden Children" introduces readers to the war-torn scenery of Westchester County, where two officers, Lieutenant Boyd and Ensign Loskiel, are on a mission to recruit men for their regiment amidst the chaos of conflict. They encounter the aftermath of violence at Hays's Tavern, witnessing the despair of the local people as they discuss the grim realities of war and its psychological toll. As they navigate their way through the desolate landscape, the officers' reflections on duty, honor, and the human cost of war paint a poignant picture of their struggle, setting the tone for the intricate relationships and evolving plot to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New York (State) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction Indians of North America -- New York (State) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4984 47023 47023