Project Gutenberg 2005-03-30 Public domain in the USA. 236 Stephens, Robert Neilson 1867 1906 Stephens, R. N. (Robert Neilson) Philip Winwood A Sketch of the Domestic History of an American Captain in the War of Independence; Embracing Events that Occurred between and during the Years 1763 and 1786, in New York and London: written by His Enemy in War, Herbert Russell, Lieutenant in the Loyalist Forces. E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Philip Winwood" by Robert Neilson Stephens is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the backdrop of the American War of Independence, focusing on the life and experiences of Captain Philip Winwood, as recounted by his childhood friend, Herbert Russell, who offers a unique perspective as both a rival in love and an enemy in war. The novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of love against the historical events impacting their lives. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the protagonist, Philip Winwood, as he arrives in New York in 1763. A young boy astounded by his new surroundings, he quickly encounters the Faringfield family, including their playful daughter Margaret, who captivates both Philip and Herbert. As the children navigate their early friendships, we witness Philip's struggles with his place in the Faringfield household and the socio-political tensions of the time. The opening sets the stage for a tale woven with personal connections and the broader historical landscape, hinting at the challenges that will shape the lives of these characters in the years to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: American Literature 575749 2025-08-06T14:21:40.388179 text/html 587981 2020-12-14T08:57:39 text/html 770324 2025-08-06T14:21:46.450148 application/epub+zip 780350 2025-08-06T14:21:41.247205 application/epub+zip 266575 2025-08-06T14:21:40.756233 application/epub+zip 946006 2025-08-06T14:21:50.902119 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 910219 2025-08-06T14:21:46.085176 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400614 2022-08-07T10:21:34.153623 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 556661 2025-08-06T14:21:39.108205 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 556710 2020-12-14T08:57:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 556720 2020-12-14T08:57:39 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20307 2025-08-06T14:21:51.048142 application/rdf+xml 21400 2025-08-06T14:21:40.837212 image/jpeg 3221 2025-08-06T14:21:40.797203 image/jpeg 219296 2020-12-14T08:57:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 728205 2020-12-14T08:57:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 219274 2020-12-14T08:57:39 application/octet-stream application/zip 727971 2025-08-06T14:21:40.469168 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia