The Hornet's Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary WarThorndike Press, 2004 - 904 pages A New York Times Bestseller A Featured Alternate of the Literary Guild, Doubleday Book Club, and Book of the Month Club In this ambitious and deeply rewarding novel, Jimmy Carter brings to life the Revolutionary War as it was fought in the Deep South. He reminds us that much of the fight took place there, in a struggle of great and small battles of terrible brutality, with neighbor turned against neighbor, the Indians' support sought by both sides, and no quarter asked or given. With its moving love story, vivid action, and the suspense of a war fought with increasing ferocity and stealth, this first novel by a U.S. president is historical fiction at its best. |
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... Thomas Brown was actually a native of Yorkshire , born in 1750 , and the eldest son of Jonas Brown , a prosperous shipowner . The grandfather of Thomas's mother was Sir Isaac Newton . Taking full advantage of his father's wealth and ...
... Thomas Brown was actually a native of Yorkshire , born in 1750 , and the eldest son of Jonas Brown , a prosperous shipowner . The grandfather of Thomas's mother was Sir Isaac Newton . Taking full advantage of his father's wealth and ...
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... Thomas Brown and the Florida Rangers were the focus of the disputes . Be- cause of jealousy and their relative inactivity , most regular British officers and men de- spised Brown and the Florida Rangers . De- spite this , Brown had the ...
... Thomas Brown and the Florida Rangers were the focus of the disputes . Be- cause of jealousy and their relative inactivity , most regular British officers and men de- spised Brown and the Florida Rangers . De- spite this , Brown had the ...
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... Brown was in command , with Major James Grierson as his deputy . Ethan was not the only Georgia militiaman who was ... Thomas Brown of the formida- ble patriot force and demanded his surren- der . Colonel Brown refused to reply or even ...
... Brown was in command , with Major James Grierson as his deputy . Ethan was not the only Georgia militiaman who was ... Thomas Brown of the formida- ble patriot force and demanded his surren- der . Colonel Brown refused to reply or even ...
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New York to Savannah 725 | 41 |
The Fall of Charles Town | 42 |
Cornwallis Triumphant | 43 |
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