Bøger af Theresa Delaney

This is a short memoir chronicling the ordeal of a few white girls captured by Native Americans on the frontier. From the intro: "It is not the desire of the author of this work to publish the incidents which drenched a peaceful and prosperous settlement in blood, and subjected the survivors to untold suffering and privations at the hands of savages, in order to gratify a morbid craving for notoriety. During all my perils and wanderings amid the snow and ice of that trackless prairie, the hope that nerved me to struggle on, was, that if rescued, I might within the sacred precincts of the paternal hearth, seek seclusion, where loving hands would help me to bear the burden of my sorrow, and try to make me forget at times, if they could not completely efface from my memory, the frightful scenes enacted around that prairie hamlet, which bereft me of my loved one, leaving my heart and fireside desolate for ever. Prostrated by fatigue and exposure, distracted by the constant dread of outrage and death, I had well-nigh abandoned all hope of ever escaping from the Indians with my life, but, as the darkness of the night is just before the dawn, so my fears which had increased until I was in despair, God in his inscrutible way speedily calmed, for while I was brooding over and preparing for my impending fate, a sudden commotion attracted my attention and in less time than it takes to write it, I was free. From that moment I received every kindness and attention, and as I approached the confines of civilization, I became aware of how diligently I had been sought after, and that for weeks I had been the object of the tenderest solicitude, not only of my friends and relations, but of the whole continent."

Jacqueline: Immortals Crowned By The French Academy is a book written by Therese Bentzon. It is a historical novel that tells the story of Jacqueline Pascal, a French nun who lived in the 17th century. The book follows Jacqueline's journey from her childhood to her later years, detailing her struggles with her faith, her relationships with her family and peers, and her eventual decision to enter the convent.The novel is set against the backdrop of the religious and political turmoil of 17th century France, and explores the tensions between the Catholic Church and the Protestant Huguenots. It also delves into the role of women in society at the time, and the challenges they faced in pursuing their own ambitions and desires.Jacqueline: Immortals Crowned By The French Academy is a well-researched and beautifully written book that brings to life the fascinating story of a remarkable woman. It has been praised for its vivid descriptions, its nuanced characterizations, and its insightful exploration of the themes of faith, love, and identity. The book was awarded the prestigious Immortals Crowned by the French Academy, cementing its place as a classic of French literature.The complete text, by Therese Bentzon.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.