The Fortune Of War: Being Portions Of Many Letters And Journals Written To And For Her Cousin Mistress Dorothea Engel

By Elizabeth N Barrow

Book Overview

The Fortune Of War is a novel written by Elizabeth N. Barrow and published in 1900. The book is a collection of letters and journals written to and for the protagonist's cousin, Mistress Dorothea Engel. The story takes place during the American Revolutionary War and follows the adventures of the protagonist, a young woman named Mary, as she travels from England to America to be with her husband, who is fighting in the war. Along the way, Mary experiences many hardships and dangers, including being captured by the enemy, but she also finds love and friendship in unexpected places. The book offers a unique perspective on the war, as it focuses on the experiences of ordinary people caught up in the conflict. It is a compelling and engaging read, filled with vivid descriptions of life during the Revolutionary War and the struggles and triumphs of the people who lived through it.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: 1167047559
• ISBN13: 9781167047558
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"