The Bride Of The Wilderness (1854)

By Emerson Bennett

Book Overview

The Bride of the Wilderness is a historical romance novel written by Emerson Bennett and originally published in 1854. The story is set in the colonial era, during the French and Indian War, and follows the adventures of the protagonist, Hugh Herriot, as he navigates the rugged wilderness of the American frontier.Hugh is a young man from Virginia who is sent on a mission to deliver a message to the British commander at Fort Pitt. Along the way, he is captured by a group of Native Americans and taken to their village. There he meets and falls in love with the beautiful and spirited Nita, the daughter of the tribe's chief.Hugh and Nita's love is forbidden by their respective cultures, but they are determined to be together. They face many obstacles, including the ongoing war between the British and French, as well as the cultural differences and prejudices of their own people.The novel is a thrilling adventure story with elements of romance, suspense, and historical fiction. It offers a vivid portrayal of life on the American frontier during a tumultuous time in history. The Bride of the Wilderness is a classic of American literature and a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.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: 1166999335
• ISBN13: 9781166999339
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"