The Old Continental Or The Price Of Liberty

By James Kirke Paulding

Book Overview

The Old Continental or The Price of Liberty is a historical novel written by James Kirke Paulding. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the life of a young man named Lionel Lincoln, who joins the Continental Army to fight for American independence. The novel explores the challenges and sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought for their country. It also delves into the political and social issues of the time, including the tensions between the Patriots and Loyalists, the role of women in the war effort, and the struggles of African Americans. As Lionel navigates the dangers and uncertainties of war, he also grapples with personal issues such as love, loyalty, and honor. The book provides a vivid and realistic portrayal of life during the American Revolution, and offers a compelling narrative of the sacrifices made by those who fought for their freedom. Overall, The Old Continental or The Price of Liberty is a gripping historical novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most pivotal moments in American history.The dark days of the infant republic of America had now come. The enemy, everywhere victorious, had overrun, though he could not subdue, a large portion of the land, and lorded it over some of our capitals. The paper currency, that last and most fatal of all the expedients of despair, was fast depreciating into a mere nominal value; the resources of the country were either exhausted, or could not be procured for such a worthless equivalent; the little waning army, suffering under the privation of almost every necessary of life, and every means of warfare, was struggling without hope, and the cradle of the infant Liberty seemed on the eve of becoming its grave.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: 1419176005
• ISBN13: 9781419176005
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"