""Janice Meredith: A Story of the American Revolution"" is a historical novel written by Paul Leicester Ford. The book is set during the American Revolution and tells the story of Janice Meredith, a young woman living in New Jersey. Janice is the daughter of a wealthy Tory, but she falls in love with a handsome young Patriot named Charles Fownes. The two are torn apart by the political conflict of the time, as Janice's family supports the British and Charles fights for American independence.The novel follows Janice as she ...
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""Janice Meredith: A Story of the American Revolution"" is a historical novel written by Paul Leicester Ford. The book is set during the American Revolution and tells the story of Janice Meredith, a young woman living in New Jersey. Janice is the daughter of a wealthy Tory, but she falls in love with a handsome young Patriot named Charles Fownes. The two are torn apart by the political conflict of the time, as Janice's family supports the British and Charles fights for American independence.The novel follows Janice as she navigates the dangers and complexities of the war, struggling to remain loyal to her family while also following her heart. Along the way, she meets important historical figures such as George Washington and Benedict Arnold, and witnesses key events such as the Battle of Monmouth and the capture of Philadelphia.As the war rages on, Janice and Charles are repeatedly separated and reunited, facing numerous obstacles and challenges. Ultimately, they must decide whether their love is strong enough to overcome the divisions of war and politics.""Janice Meredith"" is a captivating and well-researched historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life during the American Revolution. It is a story of love, loyalty, and courage in the face of adversity, and a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for America's freedom.1899. The book begins: Alonzo now once more found himself upon an element that had twice proved destructive to his happiness, but Neptune was propitious, and with gentle breezes wafted him toward his haven of bliss, toward Amaryllis. Alas, when but one day from happiness, a Moorish zebec- Janice! called a voice. The effect on the reader and her listener, both of whom were sitting on the floor, was instantaneous. Each started and sat rigidly intent for a moment; then, as the sound of approaching footsteps became audible, one girl hastily slipped a little volume under the counterpane of the bed, while the other sprang to her feet, and in a hurried, flustered way pretended to be getting something out of a tall wardrobe.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.
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