| Author |
Eyster, William R. (William Reynolds), 1841-1918 |
| Title |
Wild Nat, the Trooper; or, The Cedar Swamp Brigade
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Edwards, Susan Carr and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Northern Illinois University Digital Library at http://digital.lib.niu.edu/)
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| Summary |
"Wild Nat, the Trooper; or, The Cedar Swamp Brigade" by William R. Eyster is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story takes place during the American Revolutionary War, focusing on the struggles of patriotism and the complexities of character amidst the turbulence of war. The central characters, Nathaniel "Wild Nat" Ernshaw and John Vale, embody the youthful determination to fight for their country, while Catherine Vale adds a layer of personal conflict regarding love and loyalty." "At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the somber backdrop of despair during a critical time in American history, filled with doubts about the revolution's success. The story shares the intimate dynamics between Catherine Vale, her mother, and their discussions about the questionable character of Nat Ernshaw, who is a friend to the family but holds a notorious reputation in their community. As the tale unfolds, Ernshaw rallies support for the American cause, while suspicions of betrayal loom in the air, hinting at conflicts that will arise in future chapters. The scene sets the stage for both personal and wartime struggles, hinting at escalating tensions and adventures that await the characters." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
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Soldiers -- Fiction
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African Americans -- Fiction
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South Carolina -- Fiction
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Abduction -- Fiction
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North Carolina -- Fiction
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Battles -- Fiction
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Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1738?-1795 -- Fiction
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Morgan, Daniel, 1736-1802 -- Fiction
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American loyalists -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Minutemen (Militia) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65587 |
| Release Date |
Jun 10, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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