The King's Messenger or The Fall of Ticonderoga
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The King's Messenger or The Fall of Ticonderoga is a historical fiction novel written by Captain Frank Ralph. The story is set during the American Revolutionary War and follows the journey of a young messenger named Harry, who is tasked with delivering a vital message to General Burgoyne at Ticonderoga. Along the way, Harry encounters various obstacles and dangers, including hostile Native Americans and treacherous terrain.As Harry makes his way to Ticonderoga, the novel also explores the perspectives of other characters involved in the war, including British and American soldiers, as well as civilians caught in the crossfire. The novel builds towards the climactic battle at Ticonderoga, where Harry's message could turn the tide of the war.Throughout the novel, Captain Ralph weaves together historical facts and fictional elements to create a compelling narrative that captures the spirit of the Revolutionary War. The King's Messenger or The Fall of Ticonderoga is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to readers interested in history, war, and action-packed fiction.1904. From the Boys of Liberty Library. The titles in this series have been selected with care. They are bright and sparkling; not overburdened with lengthy descriptions, but brimful of adventure from the first page to the last-in fact they are just the kind of yarns that appeal strongly to the healthy boy who is fond of thrilling exploits and deeds of heroism. The King�������s Messenger begins: Listen, Eben! What did ye think ye heard, Robert? It sounded like some one shouting for help. Out on the water? Nay, Nay, rather over yonder down the wind, and along the shore. There it is, once again. Surely it is true. Let us look to our guns and make haste in that direction. These be troublous times, and it may pay us to be cautious, Robert.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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- ISBN-13: 9781162770833
- ISBN-10: 116277083X
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.47 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.67 pounds
- Page Count: 222
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