Inez: A Tale of the Alamo by Augusta J. Evans
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| Author | Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane), 1835-1909 |
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| Title | Inez: A Tale of the Alamo |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, S.R. Ellison and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Inez: A Tale of the Alamo" by Augusta J. Evans is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the complex lives and relationships of its central characters, particularly focusing on the young women Florence Hamilton and her cousin Mary Irving, as they navigate the challenges posed by their family circumstances and the tumultuous political environment leading up to the famous Battle of the Alamo. With themes of honor, love, and personal struggle, the novel offers readers a glimpse into both the intimate and larger historical contexts of its time. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the boarding school where Mary and Florence are studying. While the opening reveals their contrasting personalities—Florence being proud and haughty, while Mary is more compassionate and gentle—their bond is clearly significant. The plot begins to unfold with the revelation of personal struggles, including family loss and financial ruin, which set the stage for their journey towards Texas. As they confront impending changes, including their father's misfortunes and the nature of their relationship with friends and potential suitors, the story hints at the larger backdrop of conflict in their lives, ultimately leading toward the pivotal events that will define their destinies against the historical backdrop of the Alamo. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Sieges -- Fiction |
| Subject | Alamo (San Antonio, Tex.) -- Siege, 1836 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15470 |
| Release Date | Mar 26, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 71 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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