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The Hornet's Nest

A Novel of the Revolutionary War

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  • 465 páginas
  • 17 horas de lectura

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The first work of fiction by a U.S. President, this sweeping novel vividly depicts the Revolutionary War in the Deep South, reshaping our understanding of the conflict. It highlights the region's significant role in the fight for independence, marked by intense battles and brutal neighborly strife, with both sides seeking support from Native Americans. The narrative follows a diverse cast, including characters inspired by the author's ancestors. Central to the story is Ethan Pratt, who relocates with his wife, Epsey, from Philadelphia to North Carolina, and then to Georgia in 1771, alongside Quakers. In Georgia, they forge a bond with neighbors Kindred Morris and his wife, Mavis. Through Kindred and his young Indian friend Newota, Ethan gains insight into the frontier and the pressures faced by Native tribes. As the eight-year conflict escalates, Ethan and Kindred confront life-and-death struggles against opposing forces. With a compelling love story, dynamic action, and the suspense of an intensifying war, this novel stands as a remarkable piece of historical fiction, reminiscent of classics like "The Last of the Mohicans."

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The Hornet's Nest, Jimmy Carter

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2003,
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Bueno
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3,19 €

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Título
The Hornet's Nest
Subtítulo
A Novel of the Revolutionary War
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2003
Páginas
465
ISBN10
0743255429
ISBN13
9780743255424
Serie
Primera publicación
2003
Título original
The Hornet's Nest
Calificación
3,2 de 5
Descripción
The first work of fiction by a U.S. President, this sweeping novel vividly depicts the Revolutionary War in the Deep South, reshaping our understanding of the conflict. It highlights the region's significant role in the fight for independence, marked by intense battles and brutal neighborly strife, with both sides seeking support from Native Americans. The narrative follows a diverse cast, including characters inspired by the author's ancestors. Central to the story is Ethan Pratt, who relocates with his wife, Epsey, from Philadelphia to North Carolina, and then to Georgia in 1771, alongside Quakers. In Georgia, they forge a bond with neighbors Kindred Morris and his wife, Mavis. Through Kindred and his young Indian friend Newota, Ethan gains insight into the frontier and the pressures faced by Native tribes. As the eight-year conflict escalates, Ethan and Kindred confront life-and-death struggles against opposing forces. With a compelling love story, dynamic action, and the suspense of an intensifying war, this novel stands as a remarkable piece of historical fiction, reminiscent of classics like "The Last of the Mohicans."