Laura Secord, the heroine of 1812: A Drama; and Other Poems

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Laura Secord, the heroine of 1812: A Drama; and Other Poems

by Sarah Anne Curzon

EN·~5 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total

LAURA SECORD, THE HEROINE OF 1812:

0:31

PREFACE.

3:25

MEMOIR OF MRS. SECORD

20:58

LAURA SECORD: THE HEROINE OF THE WAR OF 1812.

1:27:10

POEMS

53:45

FRAGMENTS.

0:59

THE SWEET GIRL GRADUATE. A COMEDY IN FOUR ACTS.

23:24

FABLES: ORIGINAL AND FROM THE FRENCH.

14:21

TRANSLATIONS

11:15

NOTES.

1:02:56

Description

In this lyrical drama, the story of a remarkable woman who risked everything to warn British forces during the War of 1812 comes to life. Through vivid dialogue and heartfelt verse, the author paints the frontier landscape, the tension of an impending invasion, and the quiet determination that drives the heroine onward. The opening pages introduce her loyal upbringing, her connection to early Canadian settlers, and the moment that sets her on a perilous journey.

Interwoven with the drama are a series of poems that celebrate the broader spirit of courage and sacrifice that shaped the young nation. The verses echo the reverence of contemporary bards, offering both historical reflection and a call for recognition of forgotten heroes. Listeners will find a blend of history and artistry that invites them to reconsider the foundations of Canadian identity.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (309K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Garcia, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

Jan 1, 2005

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Sarah Anne Curzon

Sarah Anne Curzon

1833–1898

A pioneering voice in early Canadian feminism, this British-born writer used poetry, journalism, and drama to argue for women’s education, property rights, and political participation. She is especially remembered for bringing Laura Secord to literary life and helping shape Canada’s cultural memory.

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