Otis, James 1848-1912 creator Davis, J. Watson 1870-1959 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Sarah Dillard's Ride: A Story of the Carolinas in 1780" by James Otis is a historical fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during the tumultuous period of the American Revolutionary War, focusing on Sarah Dillard, a courageous woman, and two young boys, Nathan Shelby and Evan McDowells, as they navigate the dangers posed by British troops and the internal conflict of loyalty within their community. The plot centers around the impending threat to a group of American patriots and the desperate attempts of the characters to warn them and secure their safety. At the start of the novel, Nathan and Evan are introduced as they embark on a hunting trip in North Carolina but soon find themselves captured by British soldiers led by the menacing Major Ferguson. They overhear plans that would endanger their friends who are encamped at Greene's Spring. As they plot their escape from captivity, they learn of Sarah Dillard’s perilous ride to warn her husband and his men of the approaching British forces. The opening sets a tone of urgency and bravery, showcasing the young characters' determination to fight against the odds and protect their community, even as they face personal risks and unforeseen betrayals. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-09-23 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Friendship -- Juvenile fiction United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction Courage -- Juvenile fiction Prisoners -- Juvenile fiction Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction Loyalty -- Juvenile fiction War -- Juvenile fiction Husband and wife -- Juvenile fiction North Carolina -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43806 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43806 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134015.0 43806