Dreaming of the Delaware
Dreaming of the Delaware is a historical novel by Irving Sidney Dix. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is born in the early 1800s in the small town of New Hope, Pennsylvania. He is the son of a Quaker family and is raised in a strict religious environment. John dreams of a life beyond the confines of his small town and the strictures of his religion. He longs to explore the world and experience the freedom of the open road. When he is old enough, he sets out on a journey down the Delaware River, determined to make his dreams come true. Along the way, John meets a variety of people, from Native Americans to runaway slaves, and experiences a variety of cultures and lifestyles. He also discovers the beauty of the Delaware River and the many wonders it has to offer. John's journey is filled with adventure, danger, and romance, as he discovers the true meaning of freedom and the power of dreams. In the end, he finds a new home and a new life on the banks of the Delaware.
By Irving Sidney Dix · First published 1910 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 304 words
First lines
I I have been far away from the Delaware's shore, From the river where once I did play, But I'm dreaming tonight by the old cottage door Where the moonlight is gleaming bright as day.
REFRAIN: Dreaming, dreaming, dreaming of that dear old stream, Dreaming of the days that are no more -- The days so bright and fair, Dreaming in the moonlight gleaming on the shore Of the dear old Delaware.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Irving Sidney Dix
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 304 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book suggests that the story is set in the past, and the author's name implies that the book is a work of fiction.
- Romance — The title of the book implies that the story is likely to involve a romantic element.
- Adventure — The title of the book implies that the story is likely to involve an adventurous element.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies that the story is likely to involve a mysterious element.
Tags
American poetry · across · appear · away · beaming · br · bright · childhood · cottage · day · days · dear