Outpost

Outpost is a novel written by Jane G. Austin, which is set in the early 1800s in the United States. The story revolves around a young woman named Elizabeth Benton, who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the wilderness of Ohio. She quickly adapts to her new surroundings and becomes close to her cousin, Henry. However, tensions rise when Native Americans attack the nearby settlement, and Elizabeth finds herself caught in the middle of a conflict between the settlers and the indigenous people. As she struggles to navigate this dangerous new world, Elizabeth must also confront her own feelings for Henry and the difficult choices she must make to protect herself and those she loves. Outpost is a thrilling historical romance that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and survival in a harsh and unforgiving landscape.Dora looked thoughtful, and presently said slowly, ""I know it, Karl; but it does seem to me rather unjust that she should hate poor Pic's memory so bitterly even now. He did not know any more than I that he had small-pox when he came back that time from New York; and when Kitty told him that Aunt Lucy had taken it from him, and was very sick, he felt so badly, that I think it prevented his getting well.""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.

Austin is an American author of the nineteenth century. Descendant of the pilgrims who came to New England, she was identified with the spirit of colonialism. Her work is a reflection of the American society of her era.