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_aPendexter, Hugh, _d1875-1940 |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA Virginia Scout |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-09-16 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"A Virginia Scout" by Hugh Pendexter is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the events and tensions preceding Dunmore's War in 1774, portraying the struggles of settlers in Virginia against hostile Indian raids and the complexities of frontier life. The main character, Basdel Morris, serves as a scout and messenger who finds himself caught in the tumultuous dynamics between native tribes and settlers during this critical period. The opening of the story introduces Basdel Morris as he reflects on his surroundings while resting in a hollow sycamore. The peacefulness of the natural setting is juxtaposed against the grim reality of the impending war, as Morris contemplates the violent history between the settlers and the Native Americans, particularly following recent provocations. As he prepares to deliver important despatches to the governor, he witnesses distressing events, including the execution of a friendly Indian and the emergence of a youth consumed by revenge against the natives. As tensions mount and skirmishes unfold, the narrative hints at a larger conflict that is about to erupt, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of loyalty, vengeance, and survival in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHistorical fiction | ||
| 653 | _aFrontier and pioneer life -- United States -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aLord Dunmore's War, 1774 -- Fiction | ||
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_aHutchison, D. C. _q(David Chapel), _d1869-1954 |
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