The Story of Old Fort Loudon by Charles Egbert Craddock
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| Author | Craddock, Charles Egbert, 1850-1922 |
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| Illustrator | Peixotto, Ernest C., 1869-1940 |
| Title | The Story of Old Fort Loudon |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Story of Old Fort Loudon" by Charles Egbert Craddock is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the perilous journey of settlers fleeing from the Cherokee Indians as they navigate the wilderness in search of safety at Fort Loudon. The tale captures the struggles of the MacLeod family, particularly focusing on the characters of Odalie and her husband Alexander, as well as their younger companion Hamish. At the start of the story, the MacLeod family, along with a group of pioneers, traverses through the dense forests of the Cumberland Mountains, feeling the constant threat of lurking danger from the Indigenous tribes. The atmosphere is tense as they attempt to travel undetected, and readers are introduced to Odalie's beauty and fortitude, contrasting sharply with the rugged wilderness. The opening section details their harrowing experiences, the interactions among family members, and the ominous presence of the Cherokee Indians, culminating in a precarious encounter that sets the stage for their future challenges and the dynamics between settlers and Native Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Cherokee Indians -- Wars, 1759-1761 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pioneers -- Tennessee -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31801 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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