A Little Maid of Ticonderoga

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26723

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A Little Maid of Ticonderoga

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en

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Set in the American Revolution, this historical adventure follows Faith Carew, a spirited Vermont girl, as she befriends the sickly Esther Eldridge. Together, they navigate the wilderness, uncover secrets at Fort Ticonderoga, and inadvertently aid Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys in capturing the fort from the British.

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In Alice Turner Curtis's *A Little Maid of Ticonderoga*, ten-year-old Faith Carew lives a quiet life in the rugged Green Mountains of Vermont with her miller father. Her solitude is disrupted by the arrival of Esther Eldridge, a frail village girl seeking recovery in the wilderness. Though initially wary of the city child, Faith soon warms to Esther, and the two form a deep bond while exploring the wilds, encountering bears, and visiting Fort Ticonderoga. At the fort, Faith meets the daughters of an English major, Caroline and Catherine Young. During a visit, Faith becomes separated from her new friends in the labyrinthine fort passages. She is rescued by Nathan Beaman, a local boy who reveals secret escape routes used by the Green Mountain Boys. Nathan shows Faith a hidden entrance and explains the strategic defenses of the fort, including a cliff-side door allowing soldiers to retreat or attack by water. Faith and Esther embark on a dangerous mission to deliver a letter to Ethan Allen. They navigate the wilderness, facing the threat of bears and Indian raids, before reaching Seth Warner, a trusted ally of the settlers. Warner helps them reach their destination, where Faith's courage and knowledge of the fort's layout prove crucial. When the Green Mountain Boys launch their attack, Faith's earlier actions allow them to enter the fort undetected, capturing the British garrison without firing a single shot. Ethan Allen praises Faith's bravery, and her father returns to celebrate the victory. The narrative concludes with the adoption of Esther's friend, Louise, into the Carew family after Louise's father is taken prisoner. This act solidifies the bonds of friendship and patriotism forged in the wilderness. The story highlights the bravery of ordinary children contributing to the American Revolution, emphasizing themes of courage, loyalty, and the importance of knowing one's history and surroundings. Through Faith's eyes, readers witness the transition from a frontier wilderness to a place of strategic significance, celebrating the spirit of the Green Mountain Boys and the early American struggle for independence.

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• Fiction