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100 1 _aHamilton, W. J.,
_d1843-1892
245 1 4 _aThe Peddler Spy; or, Dutchmen and Yankees. A Tale of the Capture of Good Hope
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-10-18
508 _aProduced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Peddler Spy; or, Dutchmen and Yankees. A Tale of the Capture of Good Hope" by W. J. Hamilton is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story explores early colonial tensions between Dutch settlers and English Yankees along the Connecticut River, particularly surrounding a fort known as "The House of Good Hope." The main character, Boston Bainbridge, is a crafty hawker who navigates these cultural clashes, engaging in clever trades while collecting intel that could have deeper implications for the conflict between the two groups. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to the historical setting and the rivalry between the Dutch and the Yankees through a blend of humor and sharp observation of character traits. Bainbridge arrives at Good Hope, eager to peddle his wares to the unsuspecting Dutchmen, who are easily outsmarted in their dealings with him. The narrative describes various interactions showcasing Bainbridge's shrewdness as he sells subpar merchandise while hinting at underlying tensions that could lead to conflict. This backdrop sets the stage for the unfolding drama as tensions escalate and alliances are tested, particularly through romantic entanglements involving female characters, suggesting the personal stakes amidst the larger cultural clash. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
653 _aDime novels
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55772
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