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Valiant Captive is a historical fiction novel written by Erick Berry. The book is set in the early 18th century and follows the story of a young Frenchman named Pierre who is captured by the Iroquois tribe during a raid on his village. Pierre is taken as a captive and forced to live among the Iroquois, where he learns their language, customs, and way of life.As time passes, Pierre's loyalty and dedication to the tribe grow, and he becomes an important member of their community. However, his loyalty is tested when he falls in love with a young Iroquois woman named Ots-Toch, who is already promised to another man.Valiant Captive is a tale of love, loyalty, and the struggle to find one's place in a new and unfamiliar world. Erick Berry's vivid descriptions of the Iroquois way of life and their customs provide readers with a unique insight into Native American culture during this time period. The book is a captivating read that will keep readers engaged from beginning to end.A Story Of Margaret Eames, Captured In 1676 By The Indians From The New Settlement, Which Later Became Framington, Massachusetts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Sybil Ludington's Ride is a children's book written by Gail Langer Karwoski and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully. The book tells the story of Sybil Ludington, a young girl who played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War. On April 26, 1777, Sybil rode her horse through the night to warn the American troops of an impending attack by the British. She rode for over 40 miles, through dangerous terrain and in terrible weather conditions, to alert the soldiers of the imminent danger. Sybil's bravery and determination helped to save the lives of many soldiers and played a significant role in the American victory in the Revolutionary War. The book is a tribute to Sybil's courage and an inspiration to young readers to stand up for what they believe in and to never give up in the face of adversity. The illustrations by Emily Arnold McCully bring the story to life and capture the spirit of Sybil's heroic ride. Overall, Sybil Ludington's Ride is a captivating and inspiring book that teaches children about the power of courage, determination, and perseverance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"When push comes to shove, Katniss Everdeen has nothing on Inas, daughter of Daidalos."--Betsy Bird Inas leaps at adventure. She dives to the bottom of the Aegean Sea to harvest sponges and somersaults over charging bulls in front of thousands of people. Best of all, she soars from cliffs wearing the glider-wings her father builds in secret, safe from the prying eyes of their neighbors, who think flying is sorcery. When Princess Ariadne seeks Inas's help to hatch a plan with Theseus, a young Greek who's held prisoner in the palace's Labyrinth, Inas doesn't realize how much adventure she is taking on. In fact, Inas suddenly finds that she may be about to lose everything she holds dear on the island of Crete. A fun, fast-paced retelling of the Greek myths of Icarus and Theseus, this 1934 Newbery Honor book was ahead of its time and is sure to find lots of fans among today's readers. Erick Berry was the pen name of Allena Champlin (1892-1974), an award-winning author and illustrator. She was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, studied art in Paris, and spent time in Africa. She wrote nonfiction about life in Africa as well as historical fiction. She was married to author Herbert Best and illustrated many of his books in addition to her own. Betsy Bird is Evanston Public Library's Collection Development Manager. She has served on the Newbery Award committee and written for The Horn Book. Currently, she runs the blog "A Fuse 8 Production" on the School Library Journal website.