G. P. R. James

Broschiertes Buch

Ticonderoga A Story of Early Frontier Life in the Mohawk Valley

Beschreibung

"Ticonderoga: A Story of Early Frontier Life in the Mohawk Valley" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel set in the 18th century, portraying the challenges and experiences of a family living on the American frontier. The narrative unfolds with a focus on survival and the complexities of daily life in a remote and often perilous environment. The story introduces a family residing in the Mohawk Valley, where the balance between civilization and wilderness is tested. Through their interactions with local Native American tribes and strangers who arrive unexpectedly, the novel explores the evolving dynamics of family, trust, and the impact of external influences on their way of life. As the family faces various threats, both from nature and human conflict, the narrative delves into the characters' resilience and emotional growth. This journey also highlights themes of hospitality, protection, and the struggle for stability in an unsettled world. The novel captures the tension between progress and tradition, as the family navigates relationships, fears, and aspirations in the harsh yet beautiful frontier landscape.

Autor

George Payne Rainsford James, a London-born novelist and historian, was born on August 9, 1799, and died on June 9, 1860. He served as the British Consul for a long time in a number of locations across the continent and in the United States. During the final years of William IV's reign, he was the honorary British Historiographer Royal. In 1799, George Payne Rainsford James was born in London's Hanover Square on St. George Street. His father was a doctor who had been in the navy and had fought alongside Benedict Arnold in the Battle of Groton Heights in America during the Revolutionary War. He became passionate in learning new languages, such as Arabic, Persian, Greek, and Latin. When he was younger, he also studied medicine, but his preferences took him in a different way. His father, who had served in the navy himself, opposed his desire to enlist, which ultimately led to him being able to enlist in the army. James was injured in a minor battle after the Battle of Waterloo and remained in the army for a brief period of time during the Hundred Days as a lieutenant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 292
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 415g
• ISBN-13: 9789369078325
• ISBN-10: 9369078320
• Artikelnr.: 73246692