Hawk's Nest; or, The Last of the Cahoonshees. by James M. Allerton
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| Author | Allerton, James M. (James Martin), 1822-1910 |
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| Title |
Hawk's Nest; or, The Last of the Cahoonshees. A Tale of the Delaware Valley and Historical Romance of 1690. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Hawk's Nest; or, The Last of the Cahoonshees" by James M. Allerton is a historical romance novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Delaware Valley in the late 17th century, the story unfolds the trials and adventures of early settlers amidst their struggles with nature and the indigenous populations. The narrative centers on characters like Amy Powers, a young girl facing the loss of her family, and Tom Quick, an adventurous youth grappling with his mixed heritage and friendships. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Hawk's Nest Mountain, described in poetic detail for its stunning vistas—a juxtaposition of natural beauty and the harsh realities faced by early American settlers. The plot quickly shifts to a fateful event in 1689, where a deadly water spout endangers the families of Lewis Powers and William Wallace, resulting in tragedy and separation. As the story progresses, it examines themes of love, loss, identity, and the bond between different cultures through the complex relationships that form among the characters, emphasizing their shared humanity despite cultural divides. The opening chapters set the stage for a dramatic and emotional journey through hardship and discovery in a formative period of American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Delaware River Valley (N.Y.-Del. and N.J.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 57358 |
| Release Date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 43 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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