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With Sullivan in 1779 (Classic Reprint): A Tale of the War for Independence, Relating Certain Events That Took Place in Monroe County; Being the Journal of a Forest Runner - Softcover

Edwin Redwood

 
9781331132233: With Sullivan in 1779 (Classic Reprint): A Tale of the War for Independence, Relating Certain Events That Took Place in Monroe County; Being the Journal of a Forest Runner

Synopsis

On the edge of the American Revolution, a young frontier runner takes a perilous journey by raft from the Minisink to Easton, chasing plunder, truth, and the tangled loyalties of war.

In this historical adventure, a nineteen-year-old narrator volunteers to aid the Continental Army and finds his path tested by capture, daring escapes, and shifting alliances. Across river, forest, and frontier towns, he faces hostile elements, a mysterious captive queen, and rumors that link his own family to secrets long buried by the war. The book blends sprinting action with a coming-of-age inner search as loyalty, honor, and love collide amid the struggle for independence.

  • Experience brisk, scene-driven storytelling set during a pivotal moment in American history.
  • Follow the narrator’s journey from determined recruit to survivor, with danger and courage at every turn.
  • Meet a cast of frontier figures, rival factions, and a shifting moral landscape that drives the plot.
  • Uncover personal stakes surrounding family history, honor, and the costs of war.

Ideal for readers who enjoy immersive historical fiction with fast pacing and a strong sense of place.

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