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The Lady of the Lake. Stories of Robin Hood. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Illustrated. October, A Month In Verse. Narrative And Legendary Poems: Pennsylvania Pilgrim And Others. More English Fairy Tales.
The Princess Who Rode on a Mule. Slain by the Doones, a short story. The Comet and Other Verses. Charles Dickens, The Poetry Of. Songs and Ballads of the Southern People: The King Of The Waterfalls. A Highland Regiment and Other Poems. Ballads of Peace in War.
January, A Month In Verse. Slain by the Doones. American War Ballads and Lyrics: The Story of the Boyhood of William Shakespeare. Poems of American Patriotism. The story of Jack and the Giants. The Battle of the Birds. How to write a great review. The review must be at least 50 characters long.
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We'll publish them on our site once we've reviewed them. Item s unavailable for purchase. Please review your cart. You can remove the unavailable item s now or we'll automatically remove it at Checkout. Continue shopping Checkout Continue shopping. Chi ama i libri sceglie Kobo e inMondadori. While Washington is referenced several times in the course of the story—and the thrill of this is palpable for characters and readers alike—Robert Harris and those around him are the real stars of the show.
However, as Robert predicts, there will come a time when they no longer will be able to ignore the abuses committed against the colonists, as their freedoms, including that of religious observance, will be stripped away.
Having to flesh out the significance of revolutionary activities from a variety of perspectives tells a much larger story of how a small and ragtag army took on a superpower and won. Hedbor also has Quakers in The Light utilize speech that includes such linguistic features as the familiar first-person singular pronoun thou you at the time being the plural form. If they can change their word so easily in one matter, what stops them from all things being malleable in their hands?
In meeting, Quakers meditate upon the Bible, and when they feel the presence of Christ in their heart, they address their peers. The dual plots run parallel as events carry Robert, friends and family from one instance to the next, not realizing all the while how intertwined it all really is.
As is true of The Prize , Hedbor crafts a magnificent story that stays fresh, captivates and thrills, with beautiful prose of his own and at least one famous quote recognizable by every American: That the author manages to skillfully pack all of this and more into less than pages is a testament to his ability to write with economy, still telling a story larger than any of us could imagine living. Poetic at times, He quietly left the house, breathing in the crisp morning air as the world around him seemed to stretch its limbs and welcome another day. To that end they shall not be disappointed, as Hedbor has several more of these treasures telling stories of some early inhabitants of our nation, a collection not to be missed.
Where Amazon got the idea that this is a children's book is incomprehensible to me, unless it's because there is no erotica or repetitive use of the f bomb. The plot is ingenious and very Where Amazon got the idea that this is a children's book is incomprehensible to me, unless it's because there is no erotica or repetitive use of the f bomb.
The plot is ingenious and very well done. I thought that using the perspective of the townsfolk on December 26, was inspired! In spite of our family's years in the Northwest Territory Alliance and being a history addict, I never really thought a whole lot about the personal problems this group faced think Major General Nathaniel Green, or the YA book Buttons for General Washington and a number of others both fiction and nonfiction.
Shamaan Casey has an excellent and remarkable manner of narrating with his mesmerizing voice! Aug 22, Victoria Haugen rated it it was amazing. I was taken from my car I listen on my daily commute into the power of the Revolutionary War, it was captivating! I really enjoyed the writing, and I was interested from start to finish. Beautifully written and beautifully narrated, I was very happy with this audiobook and I'd definitely recommend it.
I think all ages would love it! I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Aug 01, Deedra rated it really liked it. I found this story to be very interesting. I never gave the Quaker plight in the Revolution much thought. I just figured they went their own way and were left alone. It is also a story of family,the bad,the good and what war can do to it. I think Teens and younger would get a lot from listening to or reading this book. Shamaan Casey was a very good narrator. I was given this book by the narrator,author or publisher free for an honest review.
Jun 06, Jody Robinson rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Once again Lars has taken ordinary people and told about their lives in extraordinary times. I have learned much about the beginning of our country and I think that this series of books should be in schools.
This book and this series are suitable for all ages, enjoyable to read and lots to learn in the books. Jennifer rated it it was amazing Sep 17, Jay Kleinfeld rated it liked it Feb 02, Amy Rosenkoetter rated it really liked it Sep 17, Sep 05, Mv rated it it was amazing. Previously listened to The Declaration. Like in The Declaration, the characters in this story are not conveniently placed in areas of importance that have a poignant effect on the times.
They could be any average person happening to be alive during this era. Their lives are, of course, influenced by the turmoil around them. This book gives a wonderful glimpse into a realistic scenario and the possible upheaval in peoples lives during the beginning of the American Revolution. It centres around a Quaker, Robert, who struggles with his religious beliefs, and a feeling of wrongdoing by the English Crown and soldiers.
His livelihood is threatened many times. He relies on a few friends, and together they attempt to navigate through the upheaval and injustices while determining where their beliefs and tolerances lie. His attempt at an Irish accent was awkward, but his female characters were well done. I enjoyed the tone of his voice. There are no explicit sex scenes, excessive violence or swearing. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review.
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What made the American Colonists turn their back on their King, and fight for independence? How were they different from us—and how were their hopes and fears familiar to our own hearts? These are the sorts of questions that I think are important to ask in examining the American Revolution, and in the pages of my novels, I suggest some possible answers.
I am an amateur historian, linguist, brewer, f What made the American Colonists turn their back on their King, and fight for independence? I am an amateur historian, linguist, brewer, fiddler, astronomer and baker. Professionally, I am a technologist, marketer, writer and father of six daughters. My love of history drives me to share the excitement of understanding the events of long ago, and how those events touch us still today.