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Laura Secord, the heroine of 1812

A Drama; and Other PoemsBy Sarah Anne Curzon

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In "Laura Secord, the Heroine of 1812," Sarah Anne Curzon crafts a compelling narrative that interweaves historical fact with rich character development, illuminating the pivotal role played by Laura Secord during the War of 1812. Through a vivid literary style characterized by dynamic prose and vivid imagery, Curzon portrays Secord not merely as a passive figure of her era but as a determined protagonist whose bravery and tenacity shaped the outcome of key events. The book situates Secord within broader themes of nationalism and female agency, reflecting the burgeoning Canadian identity amid conflict and the undercurrent of feminist thought prevalent in the 19th century. Sarah Anne Curzon, a Canadian author and poet, was inspired by the romanticized tales of patriotism and valor she encountered in her youth. Educated in a rapidly evolving Canada, Curzon's writings frequently explore the intersections of gender and history. Her deep admiration for Secord reflects an understanding of both the societal limitations faced by women of her time and their extraordinary capabilities, pushing Curzon to bring this historical figure to the forefront of Canadian consciousness. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history, women's studies, or the literary explorations of wartime narratives. Curzon'Äôs work not only revives interest in a vital historical figure but also encourages reflections on bravery, resilience, and the often-overlooked contributions of women to national narratives.

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GenreHistory

Length5 hrs 22 mins

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Publish dateNov 17, 2023

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1SCENE 2.—The same place and the same hour.

2SCENE 3.—Mrs. Secord&#x27;s bedroom. She is walking up and down in much agitation.

3SCENE 4—Daybreak on the 23rd June, 1813.

4SCENE 5.—The Road at the foot of Queenston Heights.

5SCENE 1.—The great kitchen at St. David&#x27;s Mill. Breakfast-time.

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6SCENE 2.—A beautiful glade.

7SCENE 3—A thick wood through which runs a forest path, leading to a high beech ridge.

8SCENE 4.—The forest, with the sun nearly below the horizon, its rays illuminate the tops of the trees, while all below is dark and gloomy. Bats are on the wing, the night-hawk careers above the trees, fire-flies flit about, and the death-bird calls.

9SCENE 1.—Decau&#x27;s house, a stone edifice of some pretensions. The parlour, with folding doors which now stand a little apart. A sentry is visible, on the other side of them. The parlour windows are barricaded within, but are set open, and a branch of a climbing rose with flowers upon it, swings in. The sun is setting, and gilds the arms that are piled in one corner of the room. A sword in its scabbard lies across the table, near which, in an arm-chair, reclines Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, a tall man of fine presence; in his right hand, which rests negligently on the back of the chair, he holds a newspaper of four pages, &quot;The Times,&quot; from which he has been reading. Several elderly weather-beaten non-commissioned officers and privates, belonging to the 49th, 104th, and 8th regiments, together with a few militiamen and two cadets share the society of their superior officer, and all are very much at their ease both in appointments and manner, belts and stocks are unloosed, and some of the men are smoking.

10SCENE 2.—Morning twilight. A little wayside tavern at a cross-road.

11SCENE 3.—The beech ridge. Frequent firing. The Indian war-whoop. Bugles sounding the advance.

12A BALLAD OF 1812.

13THE QUEEN&#x27;S JUBILEE, JUNE 21ST, 1887.

14THE HERO OF ST. HELEN&#x27;S ISLAND. CANADA&#x27;S TRIBUTE TO THE TWENTY-FOURTH (2ND WARWICKSHIRE) REGIMENT.

15OCTOBER 13TH, 1872. A PLEA FOR THE VETERANS OF 1812.

16LOYAL.

17ON QUEENSTON HEIGHTS.

18NEW ORLEANS, MONROE, MAYOR, APRIL 29, 1862. THE HAULING DOWN OF THE STATE FLAG FROM OVER THE CITY HALL.

19THE EMIGRANT&#x27;S SONG.

20TO THE INDIAN SUMMER.

21IN JUNE.

22LIVINGSTONE. OBIT MAY 1ST, 1883.

23ON SEEING THE ENGRAVING &quot;THE FIRST VISIT OF QUEEN VICTORIA TO HER WOUNDED SOLDIERS ON THEIR RETURN FROM THE CRIMEA.&quot;

24TO A CHILD SINGING &quot;JESUS LOVES ME, THIS I KNOW.&quot;

25HOME.

26LOST WITH HIS BOAT.

27LIFE IN DEATH.

28INVOCATION TO RAIN. MAY, 1874.

29REMONSTRANCE WITH &quot;REMONSTRANCE.&quot; (IN &quot;CANADIAN MONTHLY,&quot; APRIL, 1874.)

30THE ABSENT ONES.

31AWAY.

32POOR JOE.

33&quot;I WISH YOU A HAPPY NEW YEAR.&quot;

34THE LIFE-BOAT MAN.

35SCENE 1.—Scugog.

36SCENE 2.—A lady&#x27;s bedroom.

37SCENE 3.—The same room. Evening.

38SCENE 1.—A bedroom in a Toronto boarding-house. KATE BLOGGS in bed.

39SCENE 1.—The same as Scene 2, Act I.

40SCENE 1.—A boarding-house dining-room richly decorated with flowers and plants. Twenty gentlemen, among whom is Mr. Tom Christopher, each accompanying a lady, one of whom is Miss Blaggs. The cloth is drawn, and dessert is on the table.

41SCENE 2.—The same.

42THE CHOICE.

43INSINCERITY.

44THE TWO TREES. FROM THE FRENCH OF P. LE MAY.

45FABLE AND TRUTH.

46THE CALIPH.

47THE BLIND MAN AND THE PARALYTIC.

48DEATH.

49THE HOUSE OF CARDS.

50THE BULLFINCH AND THE RAVEN.