The White Shield

By Caroline Atwater Mason

Book Overview

The White Shield is a historical fiction novel written by Caroline Atwater Mason. The story is set in the late 1700s and early 1800s in the United States and follows the life of a young girl named Mary Musgrove. Mary is half-English and half-Creek and is caught between two worlds. She struggles to find her place in society and to reconcile her conflicting loyalties.The novel explores the complex relationships between Native Americans and Europeans during a time of great change and upheaval. Mary's journey takes her from a small village in Georgia to the bustling city of Savannah, where she becomes embroiled in the politics of the time. She is torn between her love for her people and her desire to assimilate into European culture.As Mary navigates the challenges of her dual identity, she becomes a key figure in the fight for Native American rights. She works tirelessly to bridge the gap between her two cultures and to promote understanding and respect.The White Shield is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on an important period in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the complex relationships between Native Americans and Europeans and the struggle for identity and acceptance.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432691414
• ISBN13: 9781432691417
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"