A Venture In 1777

By S. Weir Mitchell

Book Overview

""A Venture In 1777"" is a historical novel written by S. Weir Mitchell. It is set in the year 1777 during the American Revolutionary War and follows the story of a young Quaker woman named Esther. She is torn between her loyalty to her pacifist beliefs and her desire to help the American cause. When her father is arrested for treason, Esther sets out on a dangerous journey to rescue him and ends up becoming involved in the war effort. Along the way, she meets a young soldier named Philip and together they navigate the challenges of war and their growing feelings for each other. The novel explores themes of loyalty, love, and the difficult choices that come with war. It is a compelling historical tale that vividly captures the atmosphere of the American Revolution.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163588938
• ISBN13: 9781163588932
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"