Brandon, Or A Hundred Years Ago: A Tale Of The American Colonies (1858)

By Osmond Tiffany

Book Overview

Brandon, Or A Hundred Years Ago: A Tale Of The American Colonies is a historical fiction novel written by Osmond Tiffany and first published in 1858. Set in the late 17th century, the novel follows the story of the titular character, Brandon, a young man who leaves his comfortable life in England to seek adventure and fortune in the American colonies.As Brandon settles into life in the colonies, he becomes embroiled in the political and social turmoil of the time, including conflicts between the Native Americans and the colonists, tensions between different religious groups, and the growing movement for independence from British rule.Throughout the novel, Brandon grapples with his own identity and sense of purpose, struggling to reconcile his privileged upbringing with the harsh realities of life in the colonies. Along the way, he forms relationships with a diverse cast of characters, including a Native American chief, a Quaker family, and a fiery young patriot.Told with vivid descriptions and a keen eye for historical detail, Brandon, Or A Hundred Years Ago offers a fascinating glimpse into life in the American colonies during a tumultuous period of history. It is a compelling story of adventure, romance, and self-discovery that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the early days of America.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: 1164178881
• ISBN13: 9781164178880
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"