Category: Historical Fiction
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Count Ulrich of Lindburg by W.H.G. Kingston
A story of the reformation in Germany under Martin Luther. Ulrich's son, Eric, journeys to Wittenburg to be educated under Luther and his students. Ulrich's family is divided between Catholicism and Protestantism, and one of his daughters is imprisoned in a convent. The bitter feud between Baron Schweinsburg and the Count Ulrich causes Eric to be kidnapped and also imprisoned in the Baron's hold. To say more would subtract from the story! Kingston's story ends with the Count's family reunited. 46 pages.
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For the Liberty of Texas by Edward Stratemeyer
The story of the Radbury family who are living in Texas when the Mexican war breaks out. The two sons, Ralph and Dan, go through many adventures with Comanches and the Mexican raiders. The father joins the war, and takes part in many of the early battles of the Texan War of Independence. Dan Radbury and Poke Stover, a trapper, take part in the Alamo but manage to escape the general massacre. Edward Stratemeyer provides a treasure horde of details on the battles, including Gonzales, the Alamo, San Antonio, Concepcion and San Jacinto. This book is the first edition in the "Mexican War Series, By Edward Stratemeyer." 136 pages.
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The Daughter of the Chieftain by Edward Ellis
The story of a western Pennsylvania pioneer family, the Ripleys, whose daughter Alice befriends an Iroquois chieftain, Omas, and his daughter, Linna. The story is based on the July 3rd, 1778, massacre of the settlers in Pennsylvania by the Indian allies of the British during the Revolution. Edward Ellis tells how the Ripleys and Linna make their way to the safety of the West Delaware. However, when they discover that they are being trailed by British Indians, they depend on Omas to rescue them. 54 pages.
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The Boy Patriot by Edward Ellis
The story of Blair Robertson, a boy who is striving to be a patriot in the War of 1812. After one of Blair's speeches nearly caused the death of an English immigrant, Blair's mother teaches him what it means to be a true patriot. Blair is captured by the British, but he wins the heart of the captain who allows him to escape to an American Privateer. There he is placed among a profane and irreverent group of sailors. Join Blair as Edward Ellis tells how the heart of one of these sailors, Derry Duck, is softened by the witness of Blair Robertson. 87 pages.
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Tales from Scottish Ballads by Elizabeth Grierson
Whenever you read old ballads, sometimes it is hard to decipher the flow of the story that is told in prose. Understanding that, Elizabeth Grierson took some of the favorite Scottish ballads and rewrote them as stories for the modern reader. She follows the original ballad as close as possible. "The Lochmaben Harper, "The Laird O' Logie", "Dick O' the Cow", "The Heir of Linne" and "Hynde Horn are traditional songs. "Kinmont Willie" and "Black Agnace of Dunbar" are tales of the confusion around the time of Wallace. However, the best is last; "The Gude Wallace" tells the tales of Wallace's adventures in Lanark. *Editor's Note: Mrs. Grierson originally included nine more stories of witches and false prophets of Scottish folklore. In the present edition, these nine stories have been removed. 77 Pages
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The Refugees by A. Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle was best known for his classic Sherlock Holmes, but one of his true passions was historical fiction. The Refugees is a fast paced tale of the French Huguenots during the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Amory and Adele De Catinat must flee "la belle" France to the wilderness of Canada. This tale is full of adventure that will keep anyone spellbound for hours. At the same time, you learn the true history of Louis XIV's court and the reasons for the revocation. This historically accurate book is one you will not want to miss! 221 Pages.
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