Horse-Shoe Robinson

Horse-Shoe Robinson: A Tale Of The Tory Ascendency is a historical novel written by John Pendleton Kennedy. The story is set in South Carolina during the American Revolution and follows the adventures of a young man named Harry Robinson, also known as Horse-Shoe Robinson. Harry is a member of a group of patriots who are fighting against the British army and their loyalist supporters, known as Tories. The novel begins with Harry and his friend Peter being captured by a group of Tories. They are taken to a plantation where they meet the owner, Mrs. Rebecca Motte, who is secretly a patriot sympathizer. Mrs. Motte helps Harry and Peter escape and they join up with a group of patriots led by Colonel William Richardson Davie. Harry becomes a valuable member of the group, using his skills as a horseman to gather intelligence and carry out missions. He also falls in love with a young woman named Kate, who is the daughter of a wealthy Tory. Their relationship is complicated by the fact that Kate's father is a loyalist and opposes the patriot cause. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance as Harry and his fellow patriots battle against the British army and the Tories. The story also explores the complex political and social issues of the time, including the tension between patriots and loyalists, the role of women in the revolution, and the struggle for freedom and independence. Overall, Horse-Shoe Robinson: A Tale Of The Tory Ascendency is a gripping and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history.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.