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When Tamsin departs New York to live with her brother in Detroit, the War of 1812 begins, setting the stage for a journey across the Great Lakes and a new life in a frontier city. Along the way she encounters two suitors—a scholarly Roger and a merry Daniel—as she adapts to changing circumstances and the realities of wartime America. The story highlights a lesser‑known period of American history with vivid, moving detail, making it an engaging read for young women and history enthusiasts alike.
First publish date: 1952
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Howard, Elizabeth
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