The Shadow of Victory: A Romance of Fort Dearborn by Myrtle Reed

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Author Reed, Myrtle, 1874-1911
LoC No. 03020451
Title The Shadow of Victory: A Romance of Fort Dearborn
Credits E-text prepared by sp1nd, Richard J. Shiffer, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
Summary "The Shadow of Victory: A Romance of Fort Dearborn" by Myrtle Reed is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of Fort Dearborn, the story revolves around characters navigating the intricacies of life on the American frontier, dealing with themes of love, teaching, and survival. The narrative likely features Robert Forsyth, a recently graduated teacher, as he settles in with his relatives and encounters the local residents, including soldiers and indigenous peoples. The opening of the novel introduces a rustic trading post, where Robert Forsyth arrives to help his uncle, John Mackenzie, and his family while also taking on the role of a teacher for his young cousins. The scene is marked by conversations between Robert, his uncle, and an Ensign named George Ronald, hinting at the dynamic and sometimes humorous relationships that will unfold. As Robert begins to integrate into his new life, we also encounter the mysterious figure of Mad Margaret, whose prophecies foreshadow turbulent events ahead, thus establishing an atmosphere that blends romance, tension, and the challenges of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction
Subject Fort Dearborn Massacre, Chicago, Ill., 1812 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 42894
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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