In the Days of Poor Richard

By Irving Bacheller

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst a backdrop of colonial unrest, a resilient young man braves treacherous landscapes, battles formidable foes, and discovers an unexpected romance, all while a nation teeters on the edge of revolution.

Genres

History - American Literature Fiction

Released

2005-04-12

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Summary

"In the Days of Poor Richard" by Irving Bacheller is a tale set in colonial America during the late 1700s, centering on Jack Irons' transformation as he confronts danger and discovers love amid rising tensions between colonists and British authority. Beginning with Jack’s daring journey alongside Solomon Binkus through treacherous wilderness inhabited by hostile Native Americans and a villainous outlaw, the story highlights Jack’s resilience, especially when rescuing captives and safeguarding his community. As Jack confronts these external dangers, a charming romance blooms with Margaret Hare, an English girl rescued from peril, which adds a personal dimension to the broader historical conflict of a country on the brink of revolution.