Lester The Loyalist

Lester the Loyalist: A Romance of the Founding of Canada is a historical fiction novel written by British author Douglas Brooke Wheelton Sladen and first published in 1890. The novel is set in the late 18th century during the American Revolutionary War and tells the story of Lester, a young man who is torn between his loyalty to the British Crown and his love for a young American woman named Edith. As the war rages on, Lester finds himself caught up in the conflict between the British and American forces. He is torn between his duty to fight for the British and his love for Edith, who is a staunch supporter of the American cause. Along the way, Lester encounters a cast of characters, both historical and fictional, including General George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Benedict Arnold. The novel provides a vivid depiction of life during the American Revolution, as well as the political and social tensions that existed between the British and American colonies. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism, as Lester struggles to reconcile his conflicting loyalties.Overall, Lester the Loyalist is a compelling historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the founding of Canada and the American Revolution. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this period of history, as well as fans of historical fiction and romance novels.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.