The Matchlock Gun by Walter D. Edmonds
A Story of the French and Indian War
Set in the 1750s during the French and Indian War, this historical tale follows the Van Alstyne family living in the New York frontier. As the father is away with the militia, the family faces the threat of a nearby Indian raid. The young son, Edward, is entrusted with an old matchlock gun, a relic from the past, to protect his family. The story unfolds with themes of courage, responsibility, and the harsh realities of frontier life, as Edward must rise to the occasion and defend his loved ones in a moment of crisis.
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- Published
- 1941
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 50-100
- Original Language
- English
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