Legends and adventure unfold along the shores of Taghconic. A masterful blend of history and fiction, this volume takes readers into a world where Native storytellers and early settlers collide, revealing courage, cunning, and enduring mystery.
In these pages, a cast of chiefs, priests, and lovers navigates alliances, rivalries, and quests for a home beyond shifting borders. Rich with mythic elements and vivid scenery, the narrative dives into ceremonies, feasts, and dramatic decisions that shape a people’s fate. The storytelling moves between intimate personal moments and sweeping landscapes, bringing to life a coastal valley, river journeys, and the moral complexities of leadership and loyalty.
What you’ll experience
- Character-driven chapters that balance legend, romance, and frontier history
- A sense of place through detailed descriptions of rivers, camps, and the look of early life in a new world
- Encounters with power, prophecy, and the back-and-forth between old beliefs and new tides
- Moments of wonder tempered by the hardships and dangers of the era
Ideal for readers who love historical fiction steeped in myth, and for those who enjoy immersive tales about communities confronting change and choice.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a charming and evocative exploration of the Berkshire Hills in Massachusetts. It blends personal reflection, historical anecdote, and captivating descriptions of nature to paint a vivid picture of the region's unique beauty. Through the lens of the author's own experiences, the reader is invited to discover the hidden gems of the Berkshires, such as the mysterious Undine's Glen, the serene Lake Ashley, and the awe-inspiring Pontoosuc Lake. The author also delves into the region's past, sharing fascinating stories of the Revolutionary War era, including tales of loyalists and their trials. The book's insights into the region's history and natural wonders, coupled with its intimate, reflective tone, provide a timeless portrait of a place that continues to inspire and captivate. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330746110_0
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330746110
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330746110
Quantità: 15 disponibili
Da: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 234 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.49 inches. This item is printed on demand. Codice articolo zk1330746112
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