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Churchill, Winston
1871
1947
The Crossing
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crossing_(Churchill_novel)
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"The Crossing" by Winston Churchill is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the American frontier during the period of westward expansion, focusing on young Davy Trimble and his father, Alec, who find themselves on the cusp of adventure and conflict as they navigate their lives in the Appalachian wilderness. The novel hints at themes of exploration, survival, and the tumultuous relationships between settlers and Native Americans during a time of significant change in America. The opening portion introduces readers to Davy Trimble, who recounts his childhood in a rustic cabin under the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. Surrounded by the beauty and danger of the wild, Davy's relationship with his stoic and mysterious father shapes his understanding of the world. After a fateful encounter with the legendary frontiersman Daniel Boone, Davy begins to develop dreams of exploring the land that lies beyond the mountains. As news of wars and conflicts reaches their isolated home, Davy's childhood innocence is intertwined with the stark realities of growing up during a time of uncertainty and impending change, setting the stage for Davy's journey into adulthood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Historical fiction
Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
Louisiana -- Fiction
Northwest, Old -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
Kentucky -- Fiction
Clark, George Rogers, 1752-1818 -- Fiction
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Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923
Category: Historical Novels
Category: Adventure
Category: American Literature
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