In the Valley by Harold Frederic

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Author Frederic, Harold, 1856-1898
Title In the Valley
Note Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "In the Valley" by Harold Frederic is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set in the Mohawk Valley during the mid-18th century and follows a young boy named Douw Mauverensen as he navigates the complexities of childhood amid historical tensions, including the threat of French incursions and personal dramas surrounding his adoptive family. The novel explores themes of memory, growing up, and the social dynamics within a small frontier community. The opening of the novel introduces us to Douw, who reflects upon his childhood memories of fear and uncertainty, specifically the panic surrounding a French military presence in the Valley. He recounts the chilling moments of his youth when news spreads that the French are in the area, leading to alarmed responses from the settlers. Douw lives with Mr. Stewart, a well-educated and kind-hearted man who has taken him in after the death of his father. In this first chapter, readers also meet other characters, including a soldier named Major Cross, and witness the chaos that ensues from the fear of invasion, setting the stage for a gripping historical narrative filled with vivid sensory details and personal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (State) -- History -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 9787
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Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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