Project Gutenberg 2017-10-28 Public domain in the USA. 147 Hains, T. Jenkins (Thornton Jenkins) 1866 1953 Garnett, Mayn Clew Hains, Thornton Jenkins 06046161 Richard Judkins' Wooing: A Tale of Virginia in the Revolution E-text prepared by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Richard Judkins' Wooing: A Tale of Virginia in the Revolution" by T. Jenkins Hains is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the American Revolution, the narrative follows Richard Judkins, the protagonist, as he navigates the political intrigue and personal conflicts of Virginia during this tumultuous period. The book introduces a range of characters, including the gruff Major Bullbeggor, who adds an element of military seriousness to the story, and others who embody the various views of loyalty and rebellion during this significant time in American history. The opening of the novel establishes Richard Judkins in a leisurely moment on his verandah, observing the arrival of Major Bullbeggor. This scene introduces the relaxed yet complex social dynamics of the time, highlighting Judkins' welcoming nature juxtaposed with the Major's military seriousness. As they discuss recent news of the ongoing conflict, tensions rise with the introduction of minor characters who represent differing political loyalties, such as the Tory Berk Harrison. A duel is initiated, setting up a conflict that reflects the larger themes of loyalty, honor, and the rapidly changing landscape of colonial society in Virginia. The narrative style captures the nuances of character interactions and societal expectations, presenting a rich tapestry of life during the American Revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Virginia -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 226231 2025-07-22T09:14:01.586599 text/html 208254 2024-10-23T02:48:24 text/html 216405 2025-07-22T09:14:05.394663 application/epub+zip 215351 2025-07-22T09:14:02.290614 application/epub+zip 152222 2025-07-22T09:14:01.938621 application/epub+zip 300925 2025-07-22T09:14:07.926595 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 271919 2025-07-22T09:14:05.012617 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 199104 2022-08-25T07:42:07.628780 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197604 2025-07-22T09:14:01.043599 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 177550 2024-10-23T02:48:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17918 2025-07-22T09:14:08.062571 application/rdf+xml 29256 2025-07-22T09:14:02.025615 image/jpeg 4576 2025-07-22T09:14:01.981609 image/jpeg 191767 2025-07-22T09:14:01.608614 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