Mythology, folklore, and sacred legends

Historic Adventures: Tales from American History

by Rupert Sargent Holland

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Language: English

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"Historic Adventures: Tales from American History" by Rupert Sargent Holland is a collection of historical accounts written in the early 20th century. The book explores various significant events in American history, delivering captivating tales from the past. Each chapter appears to focus on a different story, illuminating pivotal moments and figures that shaped the nation. The opening portion of the book centers on "The Lost Children," telling the harrowing tale of a German settler family in Pennsylvania during the French and Indian War. After a peaceful morning, the family is suddenly attacked by a group of Indians, leading to the capture of the children, Barbara and Regina, while their father and brother fall victim to the violence. The narrative shifts to depict the aftermath of this tragedy—Mrs. Hartman searching for her children and the fate of the lost children, including Regina, who later finds her way to Fort Duquesne. As tension mounts, the story highlights themes of desperation, survival, and the unpredictable nature of frontier life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Project Gutenberg electronic edition Project Gutenberg metadata does not identify the source print edition.	2013-03-24	Project Gutenberg	English	—	Public domain (USA)	Project Gutenberg (opens in a new tab)