Publisher's Synopsis
The Captives of Abb's Valley: A Legend of Frontier Life is a historical novel written by James Moore Brown. Set in the late 1700s, the story takes place in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, where Native American tribes and European settlers are engaged in a bitter conflict.The book follows the story of two young girls, Virginia and Emma, who are captured by a Shawnee tribe during a raid on their settlement. The girls are taken to the Shawnee village and forced to adapt to a completely different way of life. While Virginia is determined to escape and return to her family, Emma becomes enamored with the Shawnee culture and begins to question her loyalty to her own people.The novel explores themes of cultural identity, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life on the frontier. Brown's writing is rich in historical detail, and he provides a vivid portrayal of the daily struggles and dangers faced by settlers during this time period.Overall, The Captives of Abb's Valley is a captivating tale of survival, friendship, and the clash of cultures that defined the early years of American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Appalachian Mountains and the people who lived there.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.
