Alamance Or The Great And Final Experiment (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162651880)

""Alamance Or The Great And Final Experiment"" is a historical novel written by Calvin Henderson Wiley. Set in the late 18th century, the book tells the story of the Regulator Movement, a group of North Carolina farmers who rebelled against corrupt government officials and excessive taxes. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the protagonist, James Hunter, a farmer and leader of the Regulators. As tensions rise between the Regulators and the government, James must navigate his way through political turmoil, family drama, and personal relationships. The book offers a vivid portrayal of life in colonial North Carolina, as well as a detailed account of the events leading up to the Battle of Alamance, a significant moment in American history. Through its compelling characters and rich historical detail, ""Alamance Or The Great And Final Experiment"" provides readers with a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in the early days of the United States.Now, Phil Blister noticed the frequent visits of the judge, and, inflamed with jealousy, and satisfied that the lady of his heart was an object of interest to every one, he briskly pushed on his suit. Miss Artemesia, believing that she had three strings to her bow, and having mentally arranged her suitors into a sort of sliding-scale, at the top of which was the judge, and at the bottom Phil Blister, was not in a hurry to make up her mind in regard to the latter's proposals. Thus was Phil in great mental agony for several weeks, and, putting all his wits to work, and riding day and night, he fairly deluged the neighbourhood with lies.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.

Author: Calvin Henderson Wiley
ISBN-10: 1162651881
ISBN-13: 9781162651880
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 326
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.68d