Vermont in 1777: Burgoyne coming down from Canada, the Green Mountain Boys, Bennington, and a Tory's daughter caught between her father's loyalty and her own. Thompson was a Vermont judge who collected the testimony of the men who fought it while they were still alive to give it — the campaign here is history taken down from witnesses and then told as a story.

The novel follows the adventures of the protagonist, a skilled trapper who is renowned for his ability to capture and deal with malevolent entities. The setting is the dense and often treacherous forests of Maine, specifically around the area of Umbagog, a real lake known for its wild and untamed nature.As the story unfolds, the demon trapper faces a series of eerie and unsettling encounters with supernatural forces. These forces are depicted with a sense of both dread and fascination, ble...

The novel is set in the wilderness of New Hampshire during the early 19th century. It follows the adventures of Gaut Gurley, a hunter and trapper, as he navigates the rugged frontier life, encounters with Native American tribes, and the challenges of survival in the wilderness.Thompson's work typically captured the spirit of the American frontier, portraying the lives of hunters, trappers, and interactions between settlers and Native American communities. "Gaut Gurley" is considered an exa...

In "The Demon Trapper of Umbagog: A Thrilling Tale of the Maine Forests," Daniel P. Thompson weaves a captivating narrative that plunges readers into the hauntingly beautiful landscapes of Maine. This novel blends elements of adventure and supernatural intrigue, showcasing Thompson's deft literary style that balances vivid descriptions with taut pacing. Set against the backdrop of the early American wilderness, the book navigates themes of survival, morality, and the struggle between human...

In "Gaut Gurley; Or, the Trappers of Umbagog: A Tale of Border Life," Daniel P. Thompson intricately weaves a narrative that immerses readers in the rugged life of 19th-century American frontier settlers. The novel's literary style reflects the romanticism of the period, employing vivid imagery and lyrical prose to depict the trials and tribulations of its characters as they navigate the challenges of survival in the wilderness. The story captures the richness of border life, illustrating ...

The rangers or the Tory's daughter: A tale illustrative of the revolutionary history of Vermont and the northern campaign of 1777 explores the social and political tensions during the American Revolutionary War, highlighting the conflict between loyalty to the crown and the emerging revolutionary ideals. The novel examines the complexities of personal allegiance, family duty, and societal expectation amid the turbulence of war. It portrays the challenges faced by individuals navigating shi...

This is the story of the famous Timothy Peacock., and his career as a Mason. Our Hero, the present Thrice Illustrious TIMOTHY PEACOCK, Esquire, was born in a small village in the interior of Rhode Island.  If the following pages shall succeed in presenting the various and motley features of Freemasonry in their proper light—show where it is most effectual to laugh, where to censure and denounce, and where to (not praise—that word would be a white sheep in such fellowship,) where to let it ...

Set in the picturesque landscape of the Connecticut River and in the foot of Green Mountain this is a unique tale. Depicting the social classes of New York this work portrays the fall and defeat of crime and avarice. A work that is bound to amuse!

Irving's most famous work is - without doubt - this book. The Sketch Book appeared in 1819 and 1820 and contained 34 short stories and essays of English manners, written in a half-sentimental style, with a good deal of liveliness and consierable talent. Among the most prominent stories are "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow."

At sunrise on a first of April, there appeared, suddenly as Manco Capac at the lake Titicaca, a man in cream-colors, at the water-side in the city of St. Louis. His cheek was fair, his chin downy, his hair flaxen, his hat a white fur one, with a long fleecy nap. He had neither trunk, valise, carpet-bag, nor parcel. No porter followed him. He was unaccompanied by friends. From the shrugged shoulders, titters, whispers, wonderings of the crowd, it was plain that he was, in the extremest sens...