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_aRoberts, Charles G. D., Sir, _d1860-1943 |
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_aThe Raid from Beausejour; and How the Carter Boys Lifted the Mortgage : _bTwo Stories of Acadie |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-02-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Lee Dawei, Sandra Bannatyne and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions. | ||
| 520 | _a"The Raid from Beauséjour; and How the Carter Boys Lifted the Mortgage" by Charles G. D. Roberts is a historical narrative structured as two intertwined stories set in 18th century Acadia. The work captures the tumultuous period around the expulsion of the Acadians, focusing on the complexity of their allegiances during the conflict between the French and British powers in North America. A prominent character in the story is Pierre Lecorbeau, a young Acadian boy, whose experiences and choices reflect the struggles of his community amidst the chaotic backdrop of war. The opening of the book introduces readers to Pierre as he witnesses the approach of British ships, signifying an impending crisis for the Acadian village of Beaubassin. The French soldiers discuss the need to destroy the village before the English establish a foothold, revealing the low tide of local sentiment and the influence of Abbé Le Loutre, a fervent French priest. Pierre's deep concern for his family's fate drives him to warn them about the impending attack. As the events unfold, the reader is drawn into the emotional turmoil of the villagers as they are faced with overwhelming choices, from fleeing their homes to confronting the reality of their survival. The narrative sets a tone of urgency and conflict, laying the groundwork for Pierre's character development and his pivotal role in the story to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aCanadian fiction -- 19th century | ||
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