The Hornet's Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary WarSimon and Schuster, 11 նոյ, 2003 թ. - 480 էջ The first work of fiction by a President of the United States—a sweeping novel of the American South and the War of Independence. In his ambitious and deeply rewarding novel, Jimmy Carter brings to life the Revolutionary War as it was fought in the Deep South; it is a saga that will change the way we think about the conflict. He reminds us that much of the fight for independence took place in that region and that it was a struggle of both great and small battles and of terrible brutality, with neighbor turned against neighbor, the Indians’ support sought by both sides, and no quarter asked or given. The Hornet’s Nest follows a cast of characters and their loved ones on both sides of this violent conflict—including some who are based on the author’s ancestors. At the heart of the story is Ethan Pratt, who in 1766 moves with his wife, Epsey, from Philadelphia to North Carolina and then to Georgia in 1771, in the company of Quakers. On their homesteads in Georgia, Ethan and his wife form a friendship with neighbors Kindred Morris and his wife, Mavis. Through Kindred and his young Indian friend Newota, Ethan learns about the frontier and the Native American tribes who are being continually pressed farther inland by settlers. As the eight-year war develops, Ethan and Kindred find themselves in life-and-death combat with opposing forces. With its moving love story, vivid action, and the suspense of a war fought with increasing ferocity and stealth, The Hornet’s Nest is historical fiction at its best, in the tradition of such major classics as The Last of the Mohicans. |
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... heard only disparaging comments from Sophie about anything to do with London. Henry was eager to meet her uncle and was soon invited to their home, where he immediately felt at ease. Mr. Knox was proud of his work and relished telling ...
... heard only disparaging comments from Sophie about anything to do with London. Henry was eager to meet her uncle and was soon invited to their home, where he immediately felt at ease. Mr. Knox was proud of his work and relished telling ...
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... heard such comments in his own family. Any negative references to the royal family would have been almost as unlikely as a personal criticism of Jesus Christ. In order to disassociate himself from Mr. Knox's opinions and, at the same ...
... heard such comments in his own family. Any negative references to the royal family would have been almost as unlikely as a personal criticism of Jesus Christ. In order to disassociate himself from Mr. Knox's opinions and, at the same ...
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... can we do?” “Some things are already being done, as I'm sure you have heard. There have been riots in some of the port cities, especially further north in New England, and many merchants along the coast are trying not 16 Jimmy C a rter.
... can we do?” “Some things are already being done, as I'm sure you have heard. There have been riots in some of the port cities, especially further north in New England, and many merchants along the coast are trying not 16 Jimmy C a rter.
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... heard that you have spoken out against the Stamp Act. Is that right?” “Well, that's really none of your business. Before I answer, you'll have to tell me your purpose in coming to see me.” “We belong to a small organization that is ...
... heard that you have spoken out against the Stamp Act. Is that right?” “Well, that's really none of your business. Before I answer, you'll have to tell me your purpose in coming to see me.” “We belong to a small organization that is ...
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... heard about your strong opinions on this matter, and we need someone who is familiar with the good people who are shoemakers, tanners, and other artisans. And to be frank with you, we know of your close relationship to Mr. Knox. He is a ...
... heard about your strong opinions on this matter, and we need someone who is familiar with the good people who are shoemakers, tanners, and other artisans. And to be frank with you, we know of your close relationship to Mr. Knox. He is a ...
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Էջ 190 - Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth : who, when he was reviled, reviled not again ; when he suffered he threatened not ; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously...
Էջ 190 - For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men : as free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
Էջ 190 - For this is thank-worthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently ? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Էջ 75 - ... you are to be drawn on hurdles to the place of execution, where you are to be hanged by the neck, but not until you are dead...
Էջ 190 - For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. 12 So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.
Էջ 430 - The recollection of your past achievements and the prospect of future laurels should prevent your acting in such a manner for a moment. You have gained a character, and why should you risk the loss of it for the most trifling gratifications? You must know that in your present situation you can neither provide for your safety nor assist me in annoying the enemy. Let me then entreat you by the regard you have for your fame, and by your love to your country, to repair to my camp and subject yourselves...