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Horse-Shoe Robinson: A Tale Of The Tory Ascendency

Horse-Shoe Robinson: A Tale Of The Tory Ascendency

Kennedy, John Pendleton

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RomanceHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1430455136
ISBN13: 9781430455134
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 608
Weight: 1.94
Height: 1.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Horse-Shoe Robinson: A Tale Of The Tory Ascendency is a historical novel written by John Pendleton Kennedy. The book is set in the late 18th century during the American Revolution and follows the story of a young man named Harry Robinson, also known as Horse-Shoe Robinson. Harry is a brave and loyal patriot who fights against the British forces in South Carolina, and he becomes a leader of a group of rebels known as the Swamp Foxes.As the war rages on, Harry and his fellow rebels face many challenges and dangers, including battles, espionage, and betrayal. They must also navigate the complex politics of the time, as some of their fellow Americans remain loyal to the British crown.The book also features a love story between Harry and a young woman named Kate, who is torn between her loyalty to her family and her love for Harry.Throughout the novel, Kennedy vividly portrays the landscapes, people, and customs of the American South during the Revolutionary War. He also provides a nuanced portrayal of the complex political and social issues of the time, including the tensions between patriots and loyalists, the role of slavery in the South, and the challenges of building a new nation.Overall, Horse-Shoe Robinson: A Tale Of The Tory Ascendency is a captivating and well-written historical novel that offers a vivid and engaging portrayal of the American Revolution.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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