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The narrative explores the life of Simon Girty, a controversial figure in early American history, known for his allegiance to Native Americans and the British during the Revolutionary War. Captured by the Senecas as a teen, he later fought against the Continental Army, achieving notoriety for his role in the Battle of Blue Licks. Richard Taylor combines historical accounts and Girty's own monologues, blending prose and poetry to reveal his complex character. The work challenges perceptions of Girty, highlighting his bravery and the duality of his legacy amidst violence and natural beauty.
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Girty, Richard Taylor
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2020
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- Titul
- Girty
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Richard Taylor
- Vydavatel
- The University Press of Kentucky
- Rok vydání
- 2020
- Vazba
- pevná
- Počet stran
- 198
- ISBN13
- 9780813180557
- Série
- Štítky
- Beletrie, Historické téma
- Hodnocení
- 4 z 5
- Anotace
- The narrative explores the life of Simon Girty, a controversial figure in early American history, known for his allegiance to Native Americans and the British during the Revolutionary War. Captured by the Senecas as a teen, he later fought against the Continental Army, achieving notoriety for his role in the Battle of Blue Licks. Richard Taylor combines historical accounts and Girty's own monologues, blending prose and poetry to reveal his complex character. The work challenges perceptions of Girty, highlighting his bravery and the duality of his legacy amidst violence and natural beauty.