The Story of Penelope Stout: As Verified by the Events of History and Official Records (1897) - Paperback

by Thomas Hale Streets (Author)

The Story of Penelope Stout: As Verified by the Events of History and Official Records is a historical book written by Thomas Hale Streets and published in 1897. The book tells the story of Penelope Stout, a woman who survived a brutal attack by Native Americans in the early days of colonial America. The author uses official records and historical events to verify the details of her story.The book begins by setting the historical context of the time period in which Penelope Stout lived. It then tells the story of her attack and survival, including her escape from the Native Americans and her eventual rescue by Dutch settlers. The author also explores the cultural and historical factors that may have led to the attack, including tensions between Native Americans and European settlers.Throughout the book, the author uses primary sources and official records to verify the details of Penelope Stout's story. He also provides historical context and analysis to help readers understand the significance of her story in the larger context of colonial America.Overall, The Story of Penelope Stout is a well-researched and engaging historical book that sheds light on an important and often overlooked aspect of colonial history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early America, women's history, or Native American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.