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"This book, also known as Texar's Revenge, was first published in 1887. The setting is Jacksonville, Florida in 1862. James Burbank is the owner of Camdless-Bay, an important farm which employs many black slaves. Burbank, native to NYC, sees with attention and hope the abolitionists's navy approaching Jacksonville because he does not share the ideas of the Confederates about slavery. Burbank's main enemy is Texar, a former slaver, not convicted until now by the justice for the various crimes he has committed so far because this criminal always manages to provide a sound alibi at the right time.
Now, Texar manages to seize the power in Jacksonville by flattering the partisans of slavery and organizes soon an expedition against Camdless Bay. James Burbank, his family and the black slaves he has just freed, hold out successfully against Texar's men but Dy, James Burbank's daughter, and her nurse Zerma, are kidnapped by Texar who hides them in the swamps of the Saint-John River. A few days later, James Burbank and his son Gilbert, soldier in the army of the North, are arrested by the soldiers of Texar. Both men are found guilty by the judges under the fallacious charge of espionage. Right before their execution, the marine of the North arrives in the harbour of Jacksonville and restores peace in town. James Burbank learns that Texar fled with Dy and Zerma in the Everglades, about 300 miles south of Jacksonville. James and his son Gilbert organize then a rescue expedition and enter the dangerous swamps right behind Texar."
Daniel Staebler, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Book
descript. of violence and chases - 20%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 30%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20%
How society works & physical descript. (people, objects, places) - 30%
Tone of story
- depressing/sad
Time/era of story:
- american civil war period
Kid or adult book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Crime Thriller
Yes
Crime plotlets:
- escape/rescue from kidnappers
General Crime (including known murderer)
Yes
Who's the criminal enemy here?
- militia/racists
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Profession/status:
- wealthy
Age:
- 40's-50's
How much violence does he/she use?
- none
Ethnicity/Race
- White/American
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- slaver
Eccentric:
Yes
- obsessed
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a substantial amount
Motive of antagonist
- revenge
The antagonists are:
- racists/KKK
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- Southeast
Jungles?
Yes
Jungles
- snakes
Water?
Yes
Water:
- peddle boat
Farm/Ranch?
Yes
Farm/Ranch:
- farm
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
How many deaths?
- 8 or more
Unusual forms of death
- perforation--bullets
Unusual form of death?
Yes
Amount of dialog
- significantly more descript than dialog
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