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Title: The Chainbearer; Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts
Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Chainbearer; Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative primarily revolves around the character Mordaunt Littlepage, who provides insights into his family's legacy and the social issues faced in post-Revolutionary America, including tensions between landowners and tenants. Set against the backdrop of the American Revolutionary War and its aftermath, the story delves into themes such as class conflict, personal aspirations, and changing societal norms. At the start of the novel, Mordaunt Littlepage recounts the history of his family, particularly focusing on his parents, Cornelius Littlepage and Anneke Mordaunt. The opening chapters offer a glimpse into the family's experiences during the Revolutionary War, touching on Mordaunt's reflections on kinship, loyalty, and the shifting allegiances of the time. Characters such as The Chainbearer, Captain Andries Coejemans, are introduced, highlighting his personality as a hardworking and principled surveyor during the chaotic war years. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of personal and societal relations, as well as the emotional ties that bind the Littlepage family together amidst the turbulence of a nation in transition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
EBook No.: 34916
Published: Jan 11, 2011
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: War stories
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
Subject: Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Chainbearer; Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts
Note: Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Chainbearer; Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative primarily revolves around the character Mordaunt Littlepage, who provides insights into his family's legacy and the social issues faced in post-Revolutionary America, including tensions between landowners and tenants. Set against the backdrop of the American Revolutionary War and its aftermath, the story delves into themes such as class conflict, personal aspirations, and changing societal norms. At the start of the novel, Mordaunt Littlepage recounts the history of his family, particularly focusing on his parents, Cornelius Littlepage and Anneke Mordaunt. The opening chapters offer a glimpse into the family's experiences during the Revolutionary War, touching on Mordaunt's reflections on kinship, loyalty, and the shifting allegiances of the time. Characters such as The Chainbearer, Captain Andries Coejemans, are introduced, highlighting his personality as a hardworking and principled surveyor during the chaotic war years. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of personal and societal relations, as well as the emotional ties that bind the Littlepage family together amidst the turbulence of a nation in transition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
EBook No.: 34916
Published: Jan 11, 2011
Downloads: 85
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: War stories
Subject: Domestic fiction
Subject: New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
Subject: Hudson River Valley (N.Y. and N.J.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.