The Raid from Beausejour; and How the Carter Boys Lifted the Mortgage by Roberts
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| Author | Roberts, Charles G. D., Sir, 1860-1943 |
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| Title |
The Raid from Beausejour; and How the Carter Boys Lifted the Mortgage Two Stories of Acadie |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Raid from Beauséjour; and How the Carter Boys Lifted the Mortgage" by Charles G. D. Roberts is a historical narrative structured as two intertwined stories set in 18th century Acadia. The work captures the tumultuous period around the expulsion of the Acadians, focusing on the complexity of their allegiances during the conflict between the French and British powers in North America. A prominent character in the story is Pierre Lecorbeau, a young Acadian boy, whose experiences and choices reflect the struggles of his community amidst the chaotic backdrop of war. The opening of the book introduces readers to Pierre as he witnesses the approach of British ships, signifying an impending crisis for the Acadian village of Beaubassin. The French soldiers discuss the need to destroy the village before the English establish a foothold, revealing the low tide of local sentiment and the influence of Abbé Le Loutre, a fervent French priest. Pierre's deep concern for his family's fate drives him to warn them about the impending attack. As the events unfold, the reader is drawn into the emotional turmoil of the villagers as they are faced with overwhelming choices, from fleeing their homes to confronting the reality of their survival. The narrative sets a tone of urgency and conflict, laying the groundwork for Pierre's character development and his pivotal role in the story to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canadian fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9907 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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