Within the Capes - Howard Pyle - Bog

Within the Capes is a historical novel written by Howard Pyle. The story is set in the late 17th century and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Lionel Lincoln. Lionel is on a mission to find his father, who disappeared while on a trading expedition to the Chesapeake Bay. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which takes place in a different location along the East Coast of North America. In the first part, Lionel arrives in Virginia and becomes embroiled in a dispute between the colonists and the Native Americans. He also meets and falls in love with a young woman named Mistress Kate Bonnet.In the second part, Lionel travels to Boston where he becomes involved in the political turmoil of the time. He befriends Paul Revere and participates in the Boston Tea Party. In the final part, Lionel sails to Newfoundland where he finally discovers the truth about his father's disappearance. He also faces a dangerous encounter with pirates.Throughout the novel, Pyle provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes and cultures of each location, as well as the historical events that shaped them. Within the Capes is a thrilling adventure story that also offers insight into the early colonial period of American history.1901. Pyle is best known for the children's books that he wrote and illustrated. It is from his famous Book of Pirates that our present-day concept of pirates has come. School children still read his Men of Iron, The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, and many other tales. Within the Capes is the story of Captain Tom Granger, a Quaker, and his adventures in 1812. It is a unique blend of Robinson Crusoe, seafaring adventure and Quaker romance. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.