The Bride of Fort Edward: Founded on an Incident of the Revolution

Love, Loyalty, and Sacrifice in the Revolutionary EraBy Delia Salter Bacon

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In "The Bride of Fort Edward: Founded on an Incident of the Revolution," Delia Salter Bacon intricately weaves historical narrative with romantic fiction against the tumultuous backdrop of the American Revolutionary War. Through her evocative prose and vibrant characterizations, Bacon illuminates the emotional and psychological landscapes of her protagonists, particularly the trials faced by women during this period. The novel serves as both a vivid portrayal of 18th-century American life and a commentary on the struggles for freedom and identity amidst the chaos of war, encapsulated in a gripping plot centered around a forbidden love story. Delia Salter Bacon was a passionate advocate for women's education and rights, which greatly informed her literary endeavors. Besides her role as a novelist, she was also a scholar and lecturer, advocating for the acknowledgment of women'Äôs contributions to literature and history. Her personal experiences and strong convictions about gender roles in society led her to explore themes of love, sacrifice, and resilience within the scope of historical events, making her work uniquely compelling for her time. I highly recommend "The Bride of Fort Edward" to readers who are interested in historical fiction that seamlessly intertwines personal narrative with broader societal themes. Bacon'Äôs insightful exploration of woman's role in history, along with her ability to convey deep emotional truths, results in a captivating read that resonates even today.

Historical Romance Tragic Romance Rebellion Grief Political Intrigue Family Prophecy Betrayal Thriller War & Battle

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GenreRomance, Historical Fiction

Length3 hrs 32 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 19, 2019

LanguageEnglish

1Introduction

2PREFACE.

3THE BRIDE OF FORT EDWARD, A DRAMATIC STORY.

4THE BRIDE OF FORT EDWARD.

5PART FIRST.

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6DIALOGUE I.: SCENE. The road-side on the slope of a wooded hill near Fort Edward. The speakers, two young soldiers,—Students in arms.

7DIALOGUE II.: SCENE. The same. A group of ragged soldiers in conference.

8DIALOGUE III.: SCENE. The same.

9DIALOGUE IV.: SCENE. A room in the Parsonage,—an old-fashioned summer parlor.—-On the side a door and windows opening into an orchard, in front, a yard filled with shade trees. The view beyond bounded by a hill partly wooded. A young girl, in the picturesque costume of the time, lies sleeping on the antique sofa. Annie sits by a table, covered with coarse needlework, humming snatches of songs as she works.

10PART SECOND

11DIALOGUE I.: SCENE. A little glen in the woods near Fort Edward. A young British Officer appears, attended by a soldier in the American uniform; the latter with a small sealed pacquet in his hand.

12DIALOGUE II.: SCENE. A chamber in the Parsonage. Helen leaning from the open window.

13PART THIRD.

14DIALOGUE I.: SCENE. The hill—Night—Large fires burning—Sentinels dimly seen in the back-ground. A young Indian steals carefully from the thicket. He examines the ground and the newly-felled trees.

15DIALOGUE II.: SCENE. Chamber in the Parsonage. Moonlight. Annie sitting by the window, the door open into an adjoining room.

16DIALOGUE III.: SCENE. The porch. Helen waiting the return of her messenger from the hut.

17DIALOGUE IV.: SCENE. The British camp. Moonlight. A lady in a rich travelling dress, standing in the door of a log-hut.

18DIALOGUE V.: SCENE. The interior of a tent. Maitland, in travelling equipments, pacing the floor.

19DIALOGUE VI.: SCENE. Lady Ackland&#x27;s door.

20THOUGHTS.: SCENE. The Hill. The Student&#x27;s Night-watch.

21PART FOURTH.

22DIALOGUE I.: SCENE. The ground before the fort. Baggage wagons. Cannon dismounted. Confused sounds within. A soldier is seen leaning on his rifle.

23DIALOGUE II.: SCENE. Before the door of the Parsonage. Trunks, boxes, and various articles of furniture, scattered about the yard. Two men coming down the path.

24DIALOGUE III.: SCENE. A Chamber partly darkened, the morning air steals faintly through the half-open shutters. Helen before the mirror, leaning upon the toilette, her face buried in her hands, her long hair unbound, and flowing on her shoulders.

25PART FIFTH.

26DIALOGUE I.: SCENE. The hill. A young Soldier enters.

27DIALOGUE II.: SCENE. The deserted house—the chamber—Helen by the table—her head bowed and motionless. She rises slowly from her drooping posture.

28DIALOGUE III.: SCENE. British Camp. The interior of a Tent richly furnished. An Officer seated at a table covered with papers and maps. A Servant in waiting.

29DIALOGUE IV.: SCENE. The ground before Maitland&#x27;s Tent.

30PART SIXTH

31DIALOGUE I.: SCENE. The slope of the Hill near Fort Edward. The road-side, shaded with stately pines and hemlocks.

32DIALOGUE II.: SCENE. A little glen, darkly shaded with pines. A fountain issuing from one side, and falling with a curious murmur into the basin below.