River in the Wind

A historic romance set during the 2nd Seminole War (1835-1842), the plot centers around 16-year-old Medora, daughter of federal territorial judge, William King and his wife Georgina. She is forced to marry Moncure Lauren. Medora loathes her husband and yearning for her true love, Thad Renfro. In addition to the romance, the suffering of both sides of the Seminole War are discussed.

Local locations visited or mentioned include, but are not limited to Fort Marion (Castillo de San Marcos), St. George Street, and the St. Johns River.

Edith Everett Taylor Pope was a local St. Augustinian born in 1905. Her husband, also a local, was a state senator. She published books before and after her marriage. River in the Wind was published using her married name.

PS3531 .O595 R5 1954

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River in the Wind

New York: Charles Scribner's Sons

Hardcover book

English

Historical
Romance

Florida Territory

Donated

This is part of the Mr. Samuel Proctor Collection.
~ Professor from University of Florida, no relation to Flagler College's Dr. William L. Proctor, Chancellor Emeritus

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McCarthy, Kevin. M. The Book Lover’s Guide to Florida. 1^st ed. Sarasota, FL: Pineapple Press, 1992.

Pope, Edith Everett Taylor. River in the Wind. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1954.