Author: Thomas Nelson Page
Publisher: Good Press
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Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 45
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""George Washington's" Last Duel: 1891" by Thomas Nelson Page takes place in the south, on a plantation. George Washington is the plantation owner's slave, butler, majordomo, and the man who oversees the other men and women on the grounds. Through his work and cleverness, he's managed to secure a comfortable place of "quasi-freedom." However, when a woman from the north comes to visit, things start to change.
Author: Thomas Nelson Page
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361422146
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
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"George Washington’s Last Duel" by using Thomas Nelson Page presents a fictionalized account of a pivotal moment in American history, mixing fact with imagination to craft an engaging narrative. Set inside the late 18th century, the tale revolves across the legendary discern of George Washington, the primary President of the US. Page weaves a story of intrigue and honor as he explores the occasions main as much as Washington's last duel, a dramatic war of words that checks the principles of integrity and courage. Through vivid prose and meticulous interest to historic element, Page brings to life the characters and settings of colonial America, immersing readers within the political and social milieu of the time. As the story unfolds, tensions amplify, main to a climactic showdown that forces Washington to confront his very own beliefs and values. With richly drawn characters and a compelling storyline, "George Washington’s Last Duel" offers readers a charming glimpse into the existence of one among America's most respected leaders, highlighting the complexities of honor, obligation, and sacrifice within the pursuit of justice.
Author: Thomas Nelson Page
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ISBN: 9781727658378
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Languages : en
Pages : 38
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''George Washington's'' Last DuelBy Thomas Nelson PageAn old slave named "George Washington," going out as second in a duel, and being told by his master, greatly to his dismay, that he must stand up to be shot at in the absence of his principal, comports himself much after the fashion of Bob Acres, and furnishes plenty of that "African humor" .
Author: Thomas Nelson Page
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Languages : en
Pages : 36
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An old slave named "George Washington," going out as second in a duel, and being told by his master, greatly to his dismay, that he must stand up to be shot at in the absence of his principal, comports himself much after the fashion of Bob Acres, and furnishes plenty of that "African humor" which is the unadulterated material of P'laski's Tunament.
Author: Thomas Nelson Page
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ISBN: 9781987543629
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 34
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Author: Thomas Nelson Page
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781725116092
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Languages : en
Pages : 40
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"George Washington's" Last Duel 1891 by Thomas Nelson Page Of all the places in the county "The Towers" was the favorite with the young people. There even before Margaret was installed the Major kept open house with his major domo and factotum "George Washington"; and when Margaret came from school, of course it was popular. Only one class of persons was excluded. There were few people in the county who did not know of the Major's antipathy to "old women," as he called them. Years no more entered into his definition of this class than celibacy did into his idea of an "old bachelor." The state of single blessedness continued in the female sex beyond the bloom of youth was in his eyes the sole basis of this unpardonable condition. He made certain concessions to the few individuals among his neighbors who had remained in the state of spinsterhood, because, as he declared, neighborliness was a greater virtue than consistency; but he drew the line at these few, and it was his boast that no old woman had ever been able to get into his Eden. "One of them," he used to say, "would close paradise just as readily now as Eve did six thousand years ago." Thus, although as Margaret grew up she had any other friends she desired to visit her as often as she chose, her wish being the supreme law at Rock Towers, she had never even thought of inviting one of the class against whom her uncle's ruddy face was so steadfastly set. The first time it ever occurred to her to invite any one among the proscribed was when she asked Rose Endicott to pay her a visit. Rose, she knew, was living with her old aunt, Miss Jemima Bridges, whom she had once met in R---, and she had some apprehension that in Miss Jemima's opinion, the condition of the South was so much like that of the Sandwich Islands that the old lady would not permit Rose to come without her personal escort. Accordingly, one evening after tea, when the Major was in a particularly gracious humor, and had told her several of his oldest and best stories, Margaret fell upon him unawares, and before he had recovered from the shock of the encounter, had captured his consent. Then, in order to secure the leverage of a dispatched invitation, she had immediately written Rose, asking her and her aunt to come and spend a month or two with her, and had without delay handed it to George Washington to deliver to Lazarus to give Luke to carry to the post-office. The next evening, therefore, when the Major, after twenty-four hours of serious apprehension, reopened the matter with a fixed determination to coax or buy her out of the notion, because, as he used to say, "women can't be reasoned out of a thing, sir, not having been reasoned in," Margaret was able to meet him with the announcement that it was "too late," as the letter had already been mailed. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.
Author: Thomas Nelson Page
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 232
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Author: Thomas Nelson Page
Publisher: New York Scribner 1892.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
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Author: Marion Clifford Harrison
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
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Author: Los Angeles Public Library
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ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
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