| Author |
Richardson, Major (John), 1796-1852 |
| Title |
Wacousta : a tale of the Pontiac conspiracy (Complete)
|
| Note |
Contains: Vol. I (#4719), Vol. II (#4720), Vol. III (#4911)
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Gardner Buchanan with help from Charles Franks
and the distributed proofers. HTML version by Al Haines.
|
| Summary |
"Wacousta: a tale of the Pontiac conspiracy" by Major Richardson is a historical novel likely written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous relationships between British settlers and Indigenous tribes in North America after the French and Indian War, the book explores themes of betrayal, loyalty, and survival during a period of intense conflict. The narrative centers around the character of Frank Halloway, whose loyalty is put to the test amid accusations of treachery as the garrison at Fort Detroit faces threats from Pontiac's confederacy. The opening portion of the novel provides a rich historical context, detailing the precarious situation at Fort Detroit in 1763 as Pontiac's war against British forces intensifies. It introduces the dangers posed by Indigenous strategies to capture the fort, particularly through deception and cunning. The background sets the stage for the unfolding drama as Halloway, a loyal soldier, finds himself accused of treason. The complexities of military life, the fears of betrayal, and the emotional turmoil caused by the looming threat of violence permeate the scenes, highlighting not only individual heroism but also the broader communal fears that arise in times of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
|
| Subject |
Pontiac's Conspiracy, 1763-1765 -- Fiction
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4912 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
