Maid of Shehawken
Maid of Shehawken is a historical novel by Irving Sidney Dix set in the early 1800s. It tells the story of a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant in Shehawken, New Jersey. Mary is a beautiful and intelligent young woman, but she is also a bit of a rebel. She is determined to make her own way in the world, and she is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. When Mary's father dies, she is left with a large inheritance and a lot of freedom. She decides to use her newfound wealth to help the people of Shehawken, and she quickly becomes a beloved figure in the town. However, her good deeds attract the attention of a powerful and dangerous man, who is determined to make her his own. Mary must use all of her courage and strength to protect herself and the people she loves. Along the way, she discovers the power of friendship and love, and learns that she can be strong and independent without sacrificing her values.
By Irving Sidney Dix · First published 1910 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure · 312 words
First lines
Maid of Shehawken, kind and true, I sing a fond farewell, But, maiden, though I sing adieu, My love I cannot tell -- My love I cannot tell to thee For parting gives me pain, Oh may I in the days to be Meet with thee once again.
Maid of Shehawken, sweet and fair, Accept my humble praise, And may thy path be free from care, Full happy be thy days, And ever mid the lure of life Where e'er thy lot may be, In pleasant paths or weary strife -- Remember, I love thee.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Irving Sidney Dix
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Adventure, Mystery
- Length: 312 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 19th century and follows the story of a young woman living in Shehawken, New Jersey, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a young woman's romantic journey, making it a romance novel.
- Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and exploration, making it an adventure novel.
- Mystery — The book follows the protagonist's journey to uncover the truth about her past, making it a mystery novel.
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American poetry · accept · adieu · br · cannot · days · fair · far · farewell · fond · gives · humble