Bøger af Francis Fontaine

Set in 16th-century Florida, this thrilling adventure follows the exploits of a young Spanish nobleman who is shipwrecked on the coast and taken captive by the Timucuan Indians. With the help of a beautiful native girl, he escapes and makes his way to the newly founded Spanish outpost of St. Augustine, where he must fend off attacks by hostile natives and the rival French. The author's meticulous research and attention to detail bring this pivotal period in American history to life, and the characters are so engaging that you'll be rooting for them from the first page.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Etowah: A Romance of the Confederacy is a historical novel written by Francis Fontaine and originally published in 1887. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of two young lovers, Ellen and Jack, who find themselves caught up in the conflict between the Union and Confederate armies. The novel is set in the small town of Etowah, Georgia, and explores the impact of the war on the local community and its inhabitants. The story is told from multiple perspectives, including those of soldiers, civilians, and slaves, and provides a vivid portrayal of the social, political, and economic complexities of the time. The novel is known for its detailed descriptions of battle scenes and its exploration of themes such as love, loyalty, and sacrifice. Overall, Etowah: A Romance of the Confederacy is a gripping and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on one of the most turbulent periods in American history.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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