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The Crossing
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025583259
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 566
Weight: 1.72
Height: 1.15 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Crossing is a sweeping historical epic that captures the spirit of the American frontier during the turbulent era of the Revolutionary War. Set against the backdrop of the late eighteenth century, the narrative follows young David Ritchie as he navigates the perilous journey from the Carolinas through the Cumberland Gap into the untamed wilderness of Kentucky. As the American colonies struggle for independence from British rule, the story illustrates the dual conflict of political revolution and the grueling physical expansion into the western territories.
The work meticulously depicts the lives of pioneers and historical figures like Daniel Boone and George Rogers Clark, offering a vivid portrayal of the hardships, battles, and triumphs that shaped the early United States. Through Ritchie's eyes, readers experience the birth of a nation and the rugged individualism required to carve a civilization out of the wilderness. The Crossing remains a significant exploration of the American identity, blending personal adventure with the broader movements of history that defined the westward movement and the formation of the American spirit.
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