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Title: Wacousta : a tale of the Pontiac conspiracy — Volume 2

Note: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Gardner Buchanan with help from Charles Franks
and the distributed proofers. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "Wacousta: A Tale of the Pontiac Conspiracy — Volume 2" by Major John Richardson is a historical novel likely written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the conflict between Native Americans and colonial forces, the narrative centers around the events following a military blockade in Detroit, where tension mounts as characters navigate issues of loyalty, betrayal, and courage amidst a landscape rife with warfare. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to a pivotal evening at the fort, where disguised young officers are preparing for a dangerous mission guided by a Canadian known as Francois. As they embark on an uncertain journey, anxiety and concern permeate the air, amplified by the haunting memories of former tragic events that had transpired nearby. The narrative unfolds with a palpable sense of foreboding as the characters grapple with their pasts, culminating in a powerful moment of connection and a secret oath, signaling the profound stakes of survival and fidelity in tumultuous times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Richardson, Major (John), 1796-1852

EBook No.: 4720

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 94

Language: English

Subject: Pontiac's Conspiracy, 1763-1765 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Wacousta : a tale of the Pontiac conspiracy — Volume 2

Note: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Gardner Buchanan with help from Charles Franks
and the distributed proofers. HTML version by Al Haines.

Summary: "Wacousta: A Tale of the Pontiac Conspiracy — Volume 2" by Major John Richardson is a historical novel likely written in the early 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the conflict between Native Americans and colonial forces, the narrative centers around the events following a military blockade in Detroit, where tension mounts as characters navigate issues of loyalty, betrayal, and courage amidst a landscape rife with warfare. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to a pivotal evening at the fort, where disguised young officers are preparing for a dangerous mission guided by a Canadian known as Francois. As they embark on an uncertain journey, anxiety and concern permeate the air, amplified by the haunting memories of former tragic events that had transpired nearby. The narrative unfolds with a palpable sense of foreboding as the characters grapple with their pasts, culminating in a powerful moment of connection and a secret oath, signaling the profound stakes of survival and fidelity in tumultuous times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Richardson, Major (John), 1796-1852

EBook No.: 4720

Published: Dec 1, 2003

Downloads: 94

Language: English

Subject: Pontiac's Conspiracy, 1763-1765 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.