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Title: Wacousta : a tale of the Pontiac conspiracy — Volume 3

Note: Reading ease score: 56.5 (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 3" by Major Richardson is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. It unfolds during a time of conflict between Native Americans and European settlers in North America, with themes of betrayal, survival, and supernatural occurrences. The narrative is driven primarily by the experiences of characters such as Captain de Haldimar, Madeline de Haldimar, and their companions, who navigate the treacherous waters both literally and metaphorically as they face dire threats from their enemies and the environment around them. At the start of the novel, the tension is palpable aboard a schooner where the crew is grappling with a series of supernatural events and the emotional turmoil stemming from recent tragedies, including violent encounters and mysterious encounters with apparitions. The crew is restless, their minds plagued by superstition as they cope with the mental strain of their perilous situation. Among them, Clara and her brother lie distressed, while Captain de Haldimar reveals an intense attachment to Madeline, who has recently suffered a devastating loss. The opening chapters depict scenes of despair, bravery, and foreshadow an impending clash with adversaries, all while introducing intricate relationships and emotional stakes that set the tone for the unfolding drama and conflict that awaits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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

EBook No.: 4911

Published: Jan 1, 2004

Downloads: 61

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 3

Note: Reading ease score: 56.5 (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 3" by Major Richardson is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. It unfolds during a time of conflict between Native Americans and European settlers in North America, with themes of betrayal, survival, and supernatural occurrences. The narrative is driven primarily by the experiences of characters such as Captain de Haldimar, Madeline de Haldimar, and their companions, who navigate the treacherous waters both literally and metaphorically as they face dire threats from their enemies and the environment around them. At the start of the novel, the tension is palpable aboard a schooner where the crew is grappling with a series of supernatural events and the emotional turmoil stemming from recent tragedies, including violent encounters and mysterious encounters with apparitions. The crew is restless, their minds plagued by superstition as they cope with the mental strain of their perilous situation. Among them, Clara and her brother lie distressed, while Captain de Haldimar reveals an intense attachment to Madeline, who has recently suffered a devastating loss. The opening chapters depict scenes of despair, bravery, and foreshadow an impending clash with adversaries, all while introducing intricate relationships and emotional stakes that set the tone for the unfolding drama and conflict that awaits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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

EBook No.: 4911

Published: Jan 1, 2004

Downloads: 61

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.