1812: A tale of Cape Cod by Michael Fitzgerald

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Author Fitzgerald, Michael, 1859-1925
LoC No. 12023707
Title 1812: A tale of Cape Cod
Original Publication United States: C. W. Swift,1912.
Note Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Steve Mattern, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "1812: A Tale of Cape Cod" by Michael Fitzgerald is a historical fiction work written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds during the tumultuous period of the War of 1812, focusing on the struggles of the Cape Cod residents as they contend with the British blockade and the impacts of war on their seafaring community. The story particularly highlights characters like Winslow Knowles and Matthew Mayo, who navigate the challenges posed by the enemy while maintaining their resilience and fortitude. The beginning of the book sets the stage by depicting the stark realities faced by the inhabitants of Cape Cod as British ships threaten their livelihoods and communities. It introduces Winslow Knowles and Matthew Mayo as they set out in a whaleboat on a risky journey to deliver goods to Eastham. Their venture quickly turns perilous when they fall victim to a British trap, leading to their capture and subsequent imprisonment aboard the British frigate "Spencer." As their situation develops, the narrative hints at rising tensions between personal loyalty and the broader conflict, weaving in themes of patriotism and survival against daunting odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Fiction
Subject Cape Cod (Mass.) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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