The Rivals Of Acadia

The Rivals Of Acadia

Harriet Vaughan Cheney

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781120922946
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''The Rivals of Acadia: An Old Story of the New World'' is a historical fiction novel written by Harriet Vaughan Cheney and published in 1827. The story is set in the 17th century in the French colony of Acadia, which is now known as Nova Scotia. The novel follows the lives of two young women, Marie and Marguerite, who are both in love with the same man, a young soldier named Charles. As tensions rise between the French and English settlers in Acadia, the three find themselves caught up in a dangerous game of love and politics. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for power in a rapidly changing world. Cheney’s vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the Acadian landscape and the complex relationships between the characters make ''The Rivals of Acadia'' a captivating and engaging read for anyone interested in historical fiction or early American history.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.

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