Rivers Parting 1950

by Shirley Barker

Unknown Binding

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[Susan Bradshaw · Rating 3 out of 5]

not quite sure how to review this one. It was written in the 1600-1700s time period in England and the new America. The language was somewhat the English country language of the poor to middle class of people. It was hard to understand some of what was going on. It amazes me how the laws were of England and the "new world" connected but so crude for the punishment. Several families involved but mostly of John Scarlock's life in England and his desire to go across the sea because of someone's encouragement of what he could find and have. More than in England. He left his parents and lover & wife--- but after getting along in the new world, he sent for her to come be with him. He left instructions and people he trusted to take care of his land and "business" in England. Their life in the "new world" by getting trees that would be good for the masts of the ships. Then, their children's lives entangled into the story. The land was named by the Indians and it means "Rivers Parting". Two ruling peoples that want to have it their way and not the other way and one wants to celebrate Christmas and one doesn't. There is some minor language and some descriptions of desires, etc.