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Stone Wall Freedom: Part II - The Islander
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ISBN13: 9798473295146
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 1 2011
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.53 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 1 2011
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.53 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In the Spring of 1776 young Sea Captain Alexander Hawkins returned to his Block Island, Rhode Island home after an extended merchant voyage. Little has gone well in his absence. His father has struggled with the family farm and Alexander's sweetheart, Rebekah, greets him with cool contempt. In addition, the political atmosphere is highly charged, as the American colonies scramble to defend their rights against the British.
But there is more to the prevailing attitudes on Block Island than freedom from British oppression-many Sons of Liberty insist that freedom from British rule means freedom for all men, black as well as white. Yet, many patriots wonder about losing their profits-even some of their property-if they can no longer own slaves. Alexander stands firmly on the side of freedom for all, even as he has to maintain social order with his companion as close as a brother, Nathan-a slave. This conundrum looms large in Alexander's mind and colors his decisions and behavior.
In August 1776, Alexander leads a secret mission to transport arms from Rhode Island to Washington's troops under siege on Manhattan Island. His squadron enters into a British trap near the treacherous waters of Hell Gate. Who will survive and what will it take to rekindle Alexander's passion to continue the fight for freedom?
Stone Wall Freedom-The Islander, the second book in Tucker's remarkable trilogy, deftly picks up the threads of the original story and weaves a new one all its own. Set against the backdrop of political controversy and the people's conflicting opinions on slavery, Tucker's story is as heartrending as it is heartwarming. His inspiration for the book was drawn from the actual stone walls that crisscross the Block Island landscape, as well as the rich history of the island's inhabitants
In August 1776, Alexander leads a secret mission to transport arms from Rhode Island to Washington's troops under siege on Manhattan Island. His squadron enters into a British trap near the treacherous waters of Hell Gate. Who will survive and what will it take to rekindle Alexander's passion to continue the fight for freedom?
Stone Wall Freedom-The Islander, the second book in Tucker's remarkable trilogy, deftly picks up the threads of the original story and weaves a new one all its own. Set against the backdrop of political controversy and the people's conflicting opinions on slavery, Tucker's story is as heartrending as it is heartwarming. His inspiration for the book was drawn from the actual stone walls that crisscross the Block Island landscape, as well as the rich history of the island's inhabitants
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