A Soldier of Virginia: A Tale of Colonel Washington and Braddock's Defeat

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Author Stevenson, Burton Egbert, 1872-1962
Title A Soldier of Virginia: A Tale of Colonel Washington and Braddock's Defeat
Credits E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "A Soldier of Virginia: A Tale of Colonel Washington and Braddock's Defeat" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds around the character of Tom Stewart, a young officer in the Virginia troops, as he navigates the tensions between provincial and regular soldiers during the lead-up to a significant military campaign. Central to the story is Tom's relationship with Colonel George Washington, who acts as a mentor, and his experiences leading up to and following Braddock's defeat in the French and Indian War. The opening portion of the book introduces us to Tom Stewart and the conflict he faces with Lieutenant Allen, an officer from the British regulars. After a heated exchange that escalates to a duel challenge, Tom's bravery and pride come to the fore, demonstrating his commitment to honor and to the reputation of Virginia's soldiers. As tensions simmer, Colonel Washington intervenes, urging restraint and further illustrating his leadership qualities. The chapter sets the stage for an exploration of themes such as courage, loyalty, and the struggle for respect within a multicultural military landscape during a turbulent time in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Biographical fiction
Subject Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
Subject Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Fiction
Subject Braddock's Campaign, 1755 -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10094
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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