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The Captives of Abb's Valley: A Legend of Frontier Life

The Captives of Abb's Valley: A Legend of Frontier Life

Brown, James Moore

Paperback

Adventurers & ExplorersFiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1163766151
ISBN13: 9781163766156
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Captives of Abb's Valley: A Legend of Frontier Life is a historical novel written by James Moore Brown. Set in the late 1700s, the book tells the story of two young siblings, Betty and John Draper, who are taken captive by Native Americans during a raid on their family's farm in Abb's Valley, Virginia. The novel follows their experiences as they adapt to life among the Shawnee tribe, and their eventual release and return to their family.The book provides a vivid portrayal of life on the Virginia frontier during a time of conflict between settlers and Native Americans. It explores themes of survival, family, and cultural differences, as well as the complexities of relationships between captives and captors.The Captives of Abb's Valley is based on a true story, and the author has drawn extensively from historical accounts and personal narratives to create a richly detailed and engaging work of historical fiction. The book is written in a straightforward and accessible style, making it suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American frontier, as well as those interested in the experiences of captives and prisoners of war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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