The Hermit Of The Catskills: A Tale Of The American Revolution
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ISBN10: 1428658629
ISBN13: 9781428658622
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2006
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781428658622
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2006
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Hermit of the Catskills: A Tale of the American Revolution is a historical novel written by De Witt Clinton Overbaugh. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the life of a hermit named Michael Dubois, who lives in the Catskill Mountains. Michael is a former soldier who has become disillusioned with the war and has retreated to the mountains to live a solitary life.As the war rages on, Michael is forced to confront his past and his beliefs when a group of soldiers, led by a young man named Robert, seek refuge in his cabin. Michael is initially reluctant to help the soldiers, but he eventually agrees to assist them in their mission to deliver important information to General George Washington.As Michael and the soldiers journey through the mountains, they face numerous challenges and dangers, including encounters with hostile Native Americans and British soldiers. Along the way, Michael and Robert develop a deep bond, and Michael begins to question his decision to live as a hermit.The Hermit of the Catskills is a gripping tale of war, friendship, and self-discovery. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the Revolutionary War. Overbaugh's vivid descriptions of the Catskill Mountains and the characters' experiences during the war make for a captivating and engaging read.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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