A Loyal Little Red-Coat: A Story of Child-life in New York a Hundred Years Ago

Language: EnglishPublished: February 26, 2017

Subjects:

Adventure stories Conduct of life Juvenile fiction Friendship Voyages and travels Children Aunts Circus Ship captains Sailing Letters Seafaring life

Bookshelves:

Fiction Children & Young Adult Reading

Authors:

Ogden, Henry Alexander
1856 - 1936
Ogden, Ruth
1853 - 1927

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In the tumultuous era of the American Revolutionary War, "A Loyal Little Red-Coat: A Story of Child-life in New York a Hundred Years Ago" by Ruth Ogden captures the poignant experiences of young Hazel Boniface, a Loyalist girl navigating her childhood amidst conflict. As she grapples with the complexities of loyalty and freedom, the narrative explores themes of family, identity, and the impact of war on innocent lives. With vivid depictions of life in a divided city and the struggles between Loyalists and Patriots, this historical novel offers a unique perspective on the era's societal dynamics. Ideal for students and historians alike, Ogden's work invites readers to reflect on the nuanced realities of loyalty and belonging during a pivotal moment in American history.