AVENGING THE EDWARD A. HORTON IBD

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A creative historical fiction novel from New EnglandâÇÖs famousáGloucester Harbor.* * *Hostilities between theáUnited States and Englandádid not end with the Revolutionary War. For a century following, England and Canada took opportunities to impose restrictions on American fishermen in the waters off of Nova Scotia and the Canadian provinces.The Dominion government imposed fines, imprisoned men, and not only seized American vessels, but auctioned the property belonging to the Americans.For one Gloucester skipper the indignities became too great to endure. In disguise, he traveled to Guysborough, Nova Scotia with a daring idea to regain his vessel.His success depended on a traitorous smuggler, a daring crew, and a love-torn nephew whoâÇÖd fallen for the enemyâÇÖs daughter.* * *Based on the 1871 true story of the capture of theáEdward A. Horton, a Gloucester, Massachusetts fishing schooner and her brave Captain, Harvey Knowlton, Jr.Of the escape, tales were told, ballads were written, the cannon boomed and parades were held. A patriotic story of revenge for injustice on the high seas.ááá* * *About the AuthorTommy Carbone is a Maine author who writes historical fiction, mysteries, and regional non-fiction books.His memoir,áGrowing Up Greenpoint - A KidâÇÖs Life in 1970s Brooklyn, is an account of New York City in that era.áThe Lobster Lake Bandits - Mystery at Moosehead Lake, has made people want to visit the north woods of Maine. ItâÇÖs a big state - come explore.