Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Pennsylvania’s Juniata Valley, this sweeping narrative masterfully blends historical fiction and documented events to illuminate the early American frontier. Juniata: A Chronicle of Land, Legacy, and Witness traces the sacred bond between people and place—beginning with the spiritual worldview of pre-Columbian shamans, through the clash and co-existence of Lenape and Tuscarora tribes, to the arrival of Swiss Anabaptist settlers who sought peace in a land scarred by war.
Anchored by the deeply human experiences of the Longacre, Varner, De Lancey, and Hepner families and Indigenous leaders such as Shingas and Wakonahah, this generational saga explores themes of migration, memory, cultural survival, and moral conviction. At the heart of the story is the haunting legend of the Grasshopper War—a cautionary tale of how pride and misunderstanding can ignite devastating conflict.
Rich in historical detail, spiritual depth, and emotional resonance, this book draws from real settler journals, Native oral traditions, archaeological records, and genealogical research to present a balanced and reverent portrait of a land shaped by both harmony and heartbreak. Whether you are a descendant of Pennsylvania pioneers, a student of Indigenous history, or a lover of immersive historical fiction, this novel invites you to walk the trails, sit by the fires, and hear the songs that once rose from the Juniata Valley.
A tribute to the enduring spirit of the land and those who called it home.
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Pennsylvania's Juniata Valley, this sweeping narrative masterfully blends historical fiction and documented events to illuminate the early American frontier. Juniata: A Chronicle of Land, Legacy, and Witness traces the sacred bond between people and place-beginning with the spiritual worldview of pre-Columbian shamans, through the clash and co-existence of Lenape and Tuscarora tribes, to the arrival of Swiss Anabaptist settlers who sought peace in a land scarred by war. Anchored by the deeply human experiences of the Longacre, Varner, De Lancey, and Hepner families and Indigenous leaders such as Shingas and Wakonahah, this generational saga explores themes of migration, memory, cultural survival, and moral conviction. At the heart of the story is the haunting legend of the Grasshopper War-a cautionary tale of how pride and misunderstanding can ignite devastating conflict. Rich in historical detail, spiritual depth, and emotional resonance, this book draws from real settler journals, Native oral traditions, archaeological records, and genealogical research to present a balanced and reverent portrait of a land shaped by both harmony and heartbreak. Whether you are a descendant of Pennsylvania pioneers, a student of Indigenous history, or a lover of immersive historical fiction, this novel invites you to walk the trails, sit by the fires, and hear the songs that once rose from the Juniata Valley. A tribute to the enduring spirit of the land and those who called it home. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798288096181
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