Wampum And Old Gold (1921)

Wampum and Old Gold is a historical novel written by Hervey Allen and published in 1921. The book is set in the late 18th century and tells the story of a young man named Jonathan Zane, who travels from Virginia to the Ohio River Valley in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including Native Americans, French fur traders, and American pioneers.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the wilderness and the people who inhabited it during this period. Allen was a skilled writer who was able to capture the beauty and danger of the frontier, as well as the complex relationships between different groups of people.Wampum and Old Gold is also notable for its portrayal of Native Americans. While some of the characters are depicted as savage and violent, others are shown as intelligent and compassionate. Allen was one of the first writers to challenge the stereotypes that were prevalent in literature at the time, and his portrayal of Native Americans was groundbreaking for its time.Overall, Wampum and Old Gold is a gripping and well-written novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the American frontier. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, literature, or adventure stories.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.