Defending the Island: A story of Bar Harbor in 1758 by James Otis
"Defending the Island: A Story of Bar Harbor in 1758" by James Otis is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on two families living on Mount Desert Island amidst the backdrop of the French and Indian War. As they prepare for the fishing season, the children must defend their home against a lurking threat from the Abenaki Indians, leading to a tense battle of wits and
courage. At the start of the story, the families of Stephen Pemberton and Silas Harding are introduced, along with their children, who are faced with the challenge of protecting their settlement. While the fathers are away fishing, the children begin to notice the presence of Indian canoes, indicating potential danger. The tension escalates as the children plan their defenses, demonstrating bravery and resourcefulness in the face of a looming attack, setting the stage for an intense struggle for survival against their enemies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Otis, James, 1848-1912 |
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| Title | Defending the Island: A story of Bar Harbor in 1758 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Zechariah Stover (ZechariahStover.com) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Mount Desert Island (Me.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34558 |
| Release Date | Dec 4, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 85 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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