Project Gutenberg 2003-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 119 Richardson, Major (John) 1796 1852 Richardson, John Wacousta : a tale of the Pontiac conspiracy — Volume 1 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wacousta Produced by Gardner Buchanan with help from Charles Franks and the distributed proofers. HTML version by Al Haines. "Wacousta: A Tale of the Pontiac Conspiracy — Volume 1" by John Richardson is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the tumultuous period following the British acquisition of the Canadas from France, focusing on the conflicts between the British settlers and Native American tribes led by the powerful chief, Pontiac. Central to the narrative is the character of Lieutenant Frank Halloway, who becomes embroiled in the conspiracy surrounding the siege of the forts at Detroit and Michilimackinac, as tensions escalate into violent confrontations. The opening portion of the book sets the stage with a preface that provides context about the historical background and the geopolitical landscape of the time. It introduces the cunning strategy employed by Pontiac to reclaim territory from the British, highlighting both triumphs and tragedies. Following this, the introductory chapter paints a vivid picture of the setting, detailing the fortifications and the emotional atmosphere within the garrison at Detroit as they prepare for potential assaults. Key characters are introduced, including the cautious Governor and the conflicted officers of the fort, as they grapple with the implications of Halloway’s sudden appearance within the fortified walls, which stirs both alarm and intrigue. The narrative emphasizes the themes of loyalty, treachery, and the uncertainty of survival in a besieged landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Pontiac's Conspiracy, 1763-1765 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 343881 2025-08-02T12:32:17.780344 text/html 337286 2020-12-28T06:42:02 text/html 211223 2025-08-02T12:32:24.929332 application/epub+zip 215310 2025-08-02T12:32:21.168349 application/epub+zip 187365 2025-08-02T12:32:19.983342 application/epub+zip 453701 2025-08-02T12:32:27.838308 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 441561 2025-08-02T12:32:24.201369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324615 2022-09-03T04:03:16.917186 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327390 2025-08-02T12:32:17.325373 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 327273 2020-12-28T06:42:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18618 2025-08-02T12:32:27.973294 application/rdf+xml 21481 2025-08-02T12:32:20.515348 image/jpeg 4648 2025-08-02T12:32:20.241397 image/jpeg 123551 2020-12-28T06:42:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 121542 2020-12-28T06:42:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 210252 2025-08-02T12:32:17.807365 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