An Island Heroine: The Story Of A Daughter Of The Revolution (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163721803)

An Island Heroine: The Story Of A Daughter Of The Revolution is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Breck Sleight. The book tells the story of a young girl named Hepsy, who grows up on an island off the coast of New England during the Revolutionary War. Hepsy is the daughter of a patriot who is fighting for American independence, and she becomes involved in the war effort herself when she helps to smuggle supplies to the Continental Army.Throughout the book, Hepsy faces many challenges and obstacles as she tries to help her father and her country. She must deal with the dangers of living on an island that is constantly threatened by British raids, as well as the difficulties of being a young woman in a society that does not always value her contributions.Despite these challenges, Hepsy remains determined to make a difference in the war effort. She becomes a hero in her own right, using her intelligence, courage, and resourcefulness to help the cause of American independence.An Island Heroine is a compelling and inspiring story of one young woman's journey during a pivotal time in American history. It offers a unique perspective on the Revolutionary War and the role that women played in the struggle for independence.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: Mary Breck Sleight
ISBN-10: 1163721808
ISBN-13: 9781163721803
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 448
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.91d