Some Hidden Sources of Fiction: A Paper Read Before the Historical Society of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Benjamin Matthias Nead

9780267115112: Some Hidden Sources of Fiction: A Paper Read Before the Historical Society of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267115113 ISBN 13: 9780267115112

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover the real-life exploits behind a legendary era of conflict and daring.

This concise collection presents the memoirs that inspired fiction about Captain Stobo and his companions. Read through dramatic incidents of escape, capture, and cunning as they maneuver through sieges, ships, and river clashes along the Atlantic coast in the mid-1700s. The book blends historical detail with the texture of life on the frontier, offering a window into the bold choices and tight situations faced by escapees, prisoners, and officers in a time of empire and war.

Inside you’ll encounter true accounts of daring escapes, clever ruses, and high-stakes missions that shaped events from Louisburg to Quebec. The narrative moves through vivid scenes on ship decks, besieged forts, and the tense moments that followed each bold move.

Firsthand-style scenes of naval boarding, escapes, and close-quarter decision-making.
Historical context surrounding key sieges and colonial commands.
A look at how real events sparked later fiction and popular memory.
Character-driven moments that reveal courage, risk, and resilience under pressure.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical memoirs, colonial history, and tales of cunning under pressure.

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