Adelaide Skeel / William H. Brearley / William HBrearley
''King Washington: A Romance Of The Hudson Highlands'' is a historical fiction novel written by Adelaide Skeel. Set in the late 18th century, the story follows the life of a young woman named Marjorie, who lives in the Hudson Highlands region of New York. Marjorie is caught up in the political turmoil of the time, as the American colonies struggle to gain independence from British rule.As Marjorie navigates her way through this tumultuous period, she becomes involved with a young man named King Washington, who is a member of the Continental Army. The two fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Marjorie’s family is loyal to the British Crown.As the war rages on, Marjorie and King Washington must navigate the dangers of battle, espionage, and betrayal, all while trying to maintain their love for each other. Along the way, they encounter historical figures such as George Washington and Benedict Arnold, and witness firsthand the birth of a new nation.''King Washington'' is a sweeping historical epic that combines romance, adventure, and political intrigue. It offers a vivid portrayal of life during the American Revolution, and explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice.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.