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King Washington: A Romance Of The Hudson Highlands

King Washington: A Romance Of The Hudson Highlands

Skeel, Adelaide
Brearley, William H.

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ISBN10: 1163281190
ISBN13: 9781163281192
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
King Washington: A Romance Of The Hudson Highlands is a historical fiction novel written by Adelaide Skeel. The story is set in the late 18th century in the Hudson Highlands, New York, during the American Revolution. The novel revolves around the life of a young woman named Patience White, who is a loyalist and a member of a wealthy family. She falls in love with a patriot named George Washington, who is leading the Continental Army against the British forces.The story begins with Patience White's introduction to George Washington, who is disguised as a farmer named Mr. Smith. They meet in a tavern, and Patience is unaware of his true identity. However, she is drawn to him and they begin a secret romance. As the war intensifies and the British forces become more brutal, Patience is forced to choose between her loyalty to her family and her love for George Washington.The novel is a tale of love, loyalty, and sacrifice set against the backdrop of the American Revolution. It explores the complexities of the war and the impact it had on the lives of ordinary people. The author has skillfully woven historical facts with fiction, creating a compelling and engaging story. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end.Overall, King Washington: A Romance Of The Hudson Highlands is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the American Revolution. It is a beautifully written novel that transports the reader back in time and captures the spirit of the era.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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