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Wadsworth: Or The Charter Oak (1904)

Wadsworth: Or The Charter Oak (1904)

Gocher, William Henry

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral SociologyRegional: New England

ISBN10: 1167231333
ISBN13: 9781167231339
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Wadsworth: Or The Charter Oak is a historical novel written by William Henry Gocher and first published in 1904. The story is set in colonial Connecticut during the 18th century and follows the life of a young man named Wadsworth who becomes involved in the struggle for American independence.Wadsworth is the son of a wealthy merchant and is educated at Yale University. However, he becomes disillusioned with his privileged life and decides to join the Sons of Liberty, a group of patriots who are fighting against British rule. Wadsworth becomes a trusted member of the group and is involved in several key events leading up to the American Revolution, including the Boston Tea Party and the Battle of Bunker Hill.One of the most famous events in the novel is the story of the Charter Oak, which takes place in 1687. The British governor of Connecticut, Sir Edmund Andros, demands that the colonists surrender their charter, which guarantees their rights and freedoms. The colonists refuse, and the charter is hidden in the hollow of an oak tree. The tree becomes known as the Charter Oak and is a symbol of American resistance to tyranny.Wadsworth: Or The Charter Oak is a well-researched and engaging novel that brings to life the struggles and sacrifices of the early American patriots. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and the fight for independence.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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