Braddock: A Story of the French and Indian Wars

TitleBraddock: A Story of the French and Indian Wars
Year of Publication1893
Publication TypeNovel
Number of Pages or Episodes474 p.
LanguageEnglish
AuthorsMusick, John R. [Roy]
PublisherFunk & Wagnalls Company
CityNew York
KeywordsBattle of the Monongahela; Daniel Boone (1734-1820); Edward Braddock (1695-1755); French and Indian War; George Washington (1732-99); Native Americans; Queen Alliquippa (c. 1670s/1700s-1754); Tanacharison (Half-King) (c. 1700-64)
Abstract

The eighth volume in Musick’s The Columbian Historical Novels: A Complete History of Our Country, from the Time of Columbus Down to the Present Day, in the Form of Twelve Complete Stories. Follows the Stevens family, whose lineage is traced back to the voyage of Columbus, through the French and Indian War. The youthful Stevens protagonists overact each scene.

Author Biography

John Roy Musick (1849-1901) was born and raised in Missouri, practiced law, then quit to become a full-time writer. His writing style was intended for “older children” and is didactic, melodramatic, Victorian.

Time

1753-8