Project Gutenberg 2021-06-18 Public domain in the USA. 166 Bird, Robert Montgomery 1806 1854 Bird, R. M. (Robert Montgomery) Bird, Robert M. (Robert Montgomery) Lee, Sheppard 06012726 The Hawks of Hawk-Hollow: A Tradition of Pennsylavania Ron Swanson "The Hawks of Hawk-Hollow: A Tradition of Pennsylvania" by Robert Montgomery Bird is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores themes of change, legacy, and societal dynamics in post-Revolutionary America through the lens of a domestic story centered on the Gilbert family and their decline from prosperity. The narrative begins with a reflection on the characters and history of the valley, particularly the fateful events surrounding the Gilberts and their estate, Hawk-Hollow. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a richly woven tale imbued with the folklore of the region and introduces characters whose lives are steeped in drama and conflict. It elaborates on the backstory of Mr. Gilbert, an English emigrant who rose to wealth but faced downward spirals due to familial strife and societal upheaval—most notably the tragic fate of his daughter, Jessie. As the story unfolds, the quiet beauty of the Hudson River landscape contrasts sharply with themes of betrayal and vengeance connected to the Hawks of Hawk-Hollow, as hints are given about Colonel Falconer's association with these dark events. Additionally, the arrival of a painter named Herman Hunter introduces an outsider's perspective on the lingering curse of the Gilberts and piques curiosity regarding the looming conflict that involves those who may have wronged them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Pennsylvania -- History -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: American Literature 984644 2025-06-26T05:53:32.106301 text/html 960389 2024-10-18T14:27:04 text/html 480755 2025-06-26T05:53:44.452200 application/epub+zip 497081 2025-06-26T05:53:35.984228 application/epub+zip 456059 2025-06-26T05:53:34.555284 application/epub+zip 926379 2025-06-26T05:53:50.838683 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 887905 2025-06-26T05:53:43.437205 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 696405 2022-09-29T14:27:34.382734 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 916615 2025-06-26T05:53:30.331289 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 896759 2024-10-18T14:27:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16699 2025-06-26T05:53:50.969671 application/rdf+xml 25259 2025-06-26T05:53:35.081243 image/jpeg 5013 2025-06-26T05:53:34.817255 image/jpeg 471813 2025-06-26T05:53:32.185274 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