Old Glory

Old Glory is a historical fiction novel written by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews. The book is set during the American Revolutionary War and follows the story of a young woman named Barbara Ladd. Barbara is a loyalist who is forced to flee her home in New York City when the British army occupies the city. She ends up in a small town in Connecticut where she meets a group of patriots who are fighting for independence from British rule. As Barbara becomes more involved with the patriots, she begins to question her loyalty to the British and becomes torn between her love for her country and her love for a British officer. The novel explores themes of loyalty, patriotism, and the complexities of war. Throughout the book, Andrews weaves together historical events and fictional characters to create a compelling story of love and war. The novel is well-researched and provides a vivid portrayal of life during the American Revolution. Overall, Old Glory is a captivating novel that offers an insightful look into the struggles and sacrifices made during the American Revolution. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or historical fiction.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.