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Dear Bookclub,
The taking of Jemima Boone - er - kidnapping - blazed as a sensational, stunning act in our nation's history of pioneers and westward expansion into Native American land. As depicted in these various works of art, the lore surrounding the event was deeply familiar in the 19th century. Our understanding of the history was weak, we learned as Matthew Pearl's reconstruction of the times wowed us beyond our initial attraction to the drama. I would welcome a Netflix/Amazon/HBO series.
Not able to join in the outdoor luncheon meeting to discuss Matthew Pearl's "The Taking of Jemima Boone", impressions of the book's reception were recounted and hopefully, faithfully reported here:
*Book was well-liked although there was difficulty keeping track of all the characters.
*Surprising that Daniel Boone did not mind that Jemima was probably not his biological daughter.
*Agreed that Pearl gave a fair presentation of the Indians and showed how important family was to the tribes.
*Boone seemed like a good man in all his dealings.
*Notable that this was going on during the Revolutionary War (the abduction taking place 10 days after the Declaration of Independence was signed).
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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/05/books/review/the-taking-of-jemima-boone-matthew-pearl.html
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Engraving (1852) depicting Daniel Boone’s rescue of his kidnapped daughter and two of her friends in 1776.Photo: Bridgeman Images |
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Val's suggestions for an upcoming read:
"Already Enough; A Path to Self-Acceptance" Lisa Olivera
"French Braid" Anne Tyler
"On a Night of a Thousand Stars" Andrea Yaryura Clark *chosen
Up next:
Happy reading,
LK
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