Julia Du Val The two young women form a subtle bond, and Edward finds himself enchanted with the Indian girl. Nevertheless, the rigors of everyday life and the expectations of her brothers that she maintain the d
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| Title | : | Julia Du Val |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.94 (683 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0982965001 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 295 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2011-02-02 |
| Genre | : |
A fascinating historical novel based on the true story of a curious and adventuresome young woman on the early American frontier In 1826, Julia Du Val said goodbye to her privileged life in Frederick, Maryland and traveled to the Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) to reunite with her two brothers. Julia's older brother, Edward, a Federal Agent to the Cherokee, and Captain Pierce Mason Butler, a handsome soldier from South Carolina, introduce her to the strange beauty of the vast prairie, and she thrills at the exotic sights in the Indian Villages. Nevertheless, the rigors of everyday life and the expectations of her brothers that she maintain the decorum of a proper lady constantly disturb her equanimity. Julia seeks the help of a Cherokee girl, Walela, with her everyday chores. The two young women form a subtle bond, and Edward finds himself enchanted with the Indian girl. While Edward struggles with his powerful feeling for Walela, whose life is so different from his own, Julia
Editorial : ''Meticulously researched and sensitively written, the impassioned dialogue between the two brothers personifies the national dialogue preceding the Trail of Tears. By turns, the narrative is poignant, moving and exuberant.'' --Dr. George Rose, Johns Hopkins University
''This is a fascinating book about a fascinating young woman, the ancestor of author Nelda Hirsh. Julia Duval left the comforts of her upper-class life to pursue love and adventure in the American West and was a founding member of a remarkable family. Nelda Hirsh places you securely in the time and places of the events, weaving context, culture and history into the story seamlessly and grippingly. The reader learns a lot about the society and norms of the early 1800's. Particularly interesting are the descriptions of Indian life, culture and beliefs, and the interactions between the American military, settlers and entrepreneurs and Native Americans. There is a sense of foreboding of the latters' coming tragedy
Sarah Vaughan was one of the great singers of the last century and everybody in Newark should know the voice and the name.. Now that he is head of the household as a result of his father's death, he feels responsible for his sister. Types of light bulbs and how to pair a shade with a base are discussed.
Next, it explains how to make lamps out of common objects. Norris.. After parents finish reading this one aloud, children will have had a glimpse at the way beavers, bears, and even worms live - and sleep.
And perhaps this last bit won't break or break your decision to purchase this book. It just would not do what I wanted it to do, so I thought
Now this dummie can write her bookLOL. To that end, this is a book worth reading and working through and I do recommend it for Seminary students or those interested in this subject matter.
I received this book for free from Fortress Press for this review. Well done!. I had a question about delivery and the seller
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