Publisher's Synopsis
""Hearts Undaunted"" is a historical romance novel written by Eleanor Atkinson and first published in 1917. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the lives of two young women, Mary Ware and Jeanne Le Ber, as they navigate through life in the American frontier. Mary is a spirited and independent young woman who moves to Kentucky to start a new life with her family. Jeanne, on the other hand, is a French-Canadian girl who is sent to live with her aunt in the Illinois territory. Despite their different backgrounds, Mary and Jeanne become close friends and share many adventures together.As the story unfolds, Mary falls in love with a young man named Tom, who is a frontiersman and a soldier. Jeanne, too, finds herself drawn to a man named Pierre, who is a trapper and a trader. However, their relationships are threatened by the dangers and challenges of life on the frontier, including Indian attacks, harsh weather, and political unrest.Throughout the novel, Atkinson vividly depicts the rugged and wild beauty of the American frontier, as well as the courage and resilience of its people. She also explores themes of love, friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice, as Mary and Jeanne face difficult choices and make sacrifices for the people they love.""Hearts Undaunted"" is a captivating and inspiring tale of two young women who find their place in the world and discover the true meaning of love and friendship in the face of adversity. It is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.
