Bøger af Walter S Kerr

A gripping historical drama set against the backdrop of the brutal expulsion of the Acadian people from their homes in Nova Scotia during the French and Indian War. Author Walter S. Kerr uses vivid language and memorable characters to bring this tragic chapter of Canadian history to life. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history or the themes of identity, exile, and resistance.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.

""The Acadian Proscript"" is a historical drama written by Walter S. Kerr and published in 1907. The play is set in the mid-18th century during the French and Indian War and tells the story of the Acadian people, who were forcibly removed from their homes in Nova Scotia by the British. The play follows the main character, Pierre, as he struggles to protect his family and community from the British soldiers who are intent on deporting them. The play is divided into five acts and features a cast of characters that includes both historical figures and fictional creations. Through its depiction of the Acadian people's struggle for survival, ""The Acadian Proscript"" provides a powerful commentary on the themes of identity, displacement, and resistance. Overall, this play is a poignant exploration of a little-known chapter of North American history and a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.