Publisher's Synopsis
Richard Carvel is a historical novel written by Winston Churchill. The story is set in the late 18th century and early 19th century in Maryland, Virginia, and England. The protagonist of the novel is Richard Carvel, a young man from a wealthy Maryland family. The novel follows his life from childhood to adulthood, as he navigates his way through the turbulent times of the American Revolution and the War of 1812.The novel begins with Richard as a young boy, living on his family's plantation in Maryland. He is a spirited and adventurous child, always getting into trouble and causing mischief. As he grows older, he becomes more involved in the political and social issues of the time, particularly the growing tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain.Richard becomes a staunch supporter of the American cause and joins the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. He fights bravely in several battles, including the Battle of Yorktown, and becomes a hero to his fellow soldiers and the people of Maryland.After the war, Richard returns home to Maryland and becomes involved in local politics. He also falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Dorothy Manners, but their relationship is complicated by their differing political views and the disapproval of Dorothy's father.The novel follows Richard's life as he navigates the challenges of politics, romance, and war. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in colonial America, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the customs of the time.Overall, Richard Carvel is a sweeping historical novel that combines adventure, romance, and political intrigue to provide a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the United States.1899. Daniel Clapsaddle Carvel's sons and daughters tried to persuade him to remodel these memoirs of his grandfather into a latter day romance. He thought it wiser to leave them as they were written. Albeit they contain some details not of interest to the general public, but Churchill's notion is that such imperfections as these lend to them the reality they bear. Certain it is, when reading them, one will live Carvel's life again. Illustrated.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.
