| Author |
Pendexter, Hugh, 1875-1940 |
| Illustrator |
Hutchison, D. C., 1869-1954 |
| LoC No. |
22007880
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| Title |
A Virginia Scout
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"A Virginia Scout" by Hugh Pendexter is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the events and tensions preceding Dunmore's War in 1774, portraying the struggles of settlers in Virginia against hostile Indian raids and the complexities of frontier life. The main character, Basdel Morris, serves as a scout and messenger who finds himself caught in the tumultuous dynamics between native tribes and settlers during this critical period. The opening of the story introduces Basdel Morris as he reflects on his surroundings while resting in a hollow sycamore. The peacefulness of the natural setting is juxtaposed against the grim reality of the impending war, as Morris contemplates the violent history between the settlers and the Native Americans, particularly following recent provocations. As he prepares to deliver important despatches to the governor, he witnesses distressing events, including the execution of a friendly Indian and the emergence of a youth consumed by revenge against the natives. As tensions mount and skirmishes unfold, the narrative hints at a larger conflict that is about to erupt, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of loyalty, vengeance, and survival in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. (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 |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- United States -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Lord Dunmore's War, 1774 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26631 |
| Release Date |
Sep 16, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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