{"id":51,"date":"2016-11-26T19:29:34","date_gmt":"2016-11-26T19:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/raratheme.com\/preview\/book-landing-page\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2024-11-29T21:45:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T21:45:23","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grlapin.com\/","title":{"rendered":"George Lapin – Author"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The writing of The Missing Captive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There has been very little interest in historical events in colonial America before the French and Indian war. There was not much teaching about this time period in school except perhaps in local areas where the events took place. So this story was written to describe life and conflict in the colonies as it takes place in the colonial period beginning in the early 1700\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is 1705 and the colonies are in the middle of a war. The conflict between England and France in Europe has turned into Queen Annes war in the colonies as both countries are fighting for control of the North American Continent. Political and religious conflicts only acerbate the issues between the factions. Indian tribes join the French or English depending on who they think will win and help maintain their way of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research during this timeframe was difficult as a lot of events went unwritten. This is a work of fiction and the only actual events are the Raid on Deerfield Massachusetts in 1704 and the relocation of captives to Montreal or the Indian Village of Kahnawake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summary of the Missing Captive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 1704 a war was raging in North America between the English and French colonies. Raids on each other\u2019s settlements was not uncommon and in February 1704 the French Militia and their Indian allies raided the village of Deerfield Massachusetts capturing over 100 people and taking them back to Canada. Among the captives was Rebecca Bates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story opens a year later when Gideon Bates, her brother, is chosen to travel from New York to enemy territory in Canada to rescue her. The siblings belong to a missionary family with an abusive father and both are seeking freedom from their family circumstances. Gideon wants to be in the militia and trains as a ranger. He is a tough fighter but a complex character. Rebecca wants to be a missionary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The journey is an impossible mission filled with danger and unending action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gideon finds Rebecca, but instead of her being pleased to be rescued, she is concerned for Gideon and his direction in life.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What is The Stories Book about?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This exquisite compilation showcases a diverse array of photographs that capture the essence of different eras and cultures, reflecting the unique styles and perspectives of each artist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How much does The Stories Book cost?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This exquisite compilation showcases a diverse array of photographs that capture the essence of different eras and cultures, reflecting the unique styles and perspectives of each artist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When will The Stories Book be released?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Are signed copies available?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This exquisite compilation showcases a diverse array of photographs that capture the essence of different eras and cultures, reflecting the unique styles and perspectives of each artist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n