Clayton's Rangers, or the Quaker Partisans: A Story of the American Revolution (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward H. Williamson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266609740 ISBN 13: 9780266609742

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Brave and early American home front adventure with a narrow escape and a daring raid

Set in Chester County during the American Revolution, this tale follows a tense nighttime assault on a Quaker family and their neighbors. A bold party led by Frank and his companions plans to seize prisoners and weapons, testing loyalties and courage in a land of divided loyalties. The story blends historical detail with brisk action and includes young Jenny Sanford, her parents, and a cautious sense of moral steadfastness that underpins a high-stakes rescue.

The book builds a vivid sense of place—the rolling Brandywine hills, a rocky overlook, a quiet farmstead, and the hush before a sudden clash. It tracks a conspiratorial ambush, a swift counterattack, and the aftermath that binds a community through hardship, resolve, and a hopeful look toward peace.

• A tense early raid and a quick, decisive counter-move under pressure
• Clear scenes of daily life and local color set against a war-torn backdrop
• A focus on courage, loyalty, and the choices families face during conflict
• Characters who balance danger with personal loyalties and quiet resilience

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with fast pacing, vivid setting, and themes of bravery, family, and endurance during wartime.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266609740
• ISBN 13: 9780266609742
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304