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The Hornet's Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War

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The first work of fiction by a President of the United States—a sweeping novel of the American South and the War of Independence. In his ambitious and deeply rewarding novel, Jimmy Carter brings to life the Revolutionary War as it was fought in the Deep South; it is a saga that will change the way we think about the conflict. He reminds us that much of the fight for independence took place in that region and that it was a struggle of both great and small battles and of terrible brutality, with neighbor turned against neighbor, the Indians’ support sought by both sides, and no quarter asked or given. The Hornet’s Nest follows a cast of characters and their loved ones on both sides of this violent conflict—including some who are based on the author’s ancestors. At the heart of the story is Ethan Pratt, who in 1766 moves with his wife, Epsey, from Philadelphia to North Carolina and then to Georgia in 1771, in the company of Quakers. On their homesteads in Georgia, Ethan and his wife form a friendship with neighbors Kindred Morris and his wife, Mavis. Through Kindred and his young Indian friend Newota, Ethan learns about the frontier and the Native American tribes who are being continually pressed farther inland by settlers. As the eight-year war develops, Ethan and Kindred find themselves in life-and-death combat with opposing forces. With its moving love story, vivid action, and the suspense of a war fought with increasing ferocity and stealth, The Hornet’s Nest is historical fiction at its best, in the tradition of such major classics as The Last of the Mohicans. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster; Reprint edition (October 13, 2004)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 465 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0743255445


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 48


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.45 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.13 x 1.1 x 9.25 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #83,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #386 in Military Historical Fiction #1,192 in War Fiction (Books) #1,420 in Family Saga Fiction


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    • I think that most of the reviewers of this book have missed the point.
I think it is a very important book and TOTALLY worth reading! This book covers a critical period of US history and the reality of the role of the British and the tribes in the southern colonies, and it is a story that was almost totally ignored in the stories I heard growing up, that focused on events in Massachusetts and the roles of George Washington, Paul Revere and others in the North. The book is brilliantly structured and provides several very different lenses through which to see events, and as a result provides an almost holographic view of the landscape and the people. I finished the book with 3 wishes. First, I really wish it had been at least a few hundred pages longer and taken us a at least a decade farther toward the present and discussed at least the beginnings of the War of 1812. I have studied that war through the lens of the development of manufacturing technology, and the long overdue delivery of muskets with interchangeable parts. In 1798 Eli Whitney built a firearms factory near New Haven. The muskets were made by methods comparable to those of modern mass industrial production and they were the first to have standardized, interchangeable parts. This took far longer than anticipated and the war could not begin until the muskets were produced. Second, I wish it had hundreds of footnotes, or perhaps endnotes, to avoid compressing the pages. Third, I wish it had the complete bibliography - a list of the books and letters that the author devoured and digested to create the book. But most of all, I am astounded that I have not found dozens of dissertations written to expand on the material that Jimmy Carter provided in this amazing book. This book will change your understanding of American history. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2024 by joe breskin
    • Excellent historical novelization of Revolutionary War
Originally I bought this book at a bookstore and loaned it to relatives who never gave it back & they don't know where it is. When I saw it on Amazon I grabbed it. I have a collection of Jimmy Carter books so I wanted to possess this one again. It is well written and informs one of events mostly in Georgia, a pivotal state in the War. The only complaint is that it isa tad long, but then Pres. Carter said he cut much out of it as a hint from the publisher. If you like history, or not, find a copy! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024 by Dasler
    • Wonderful Read
Ever since I read a book about a young apprentice for Paul Revere in third grade, I have been obsessed with the American Revolution. Moving to Tallahassee, where there is a neighborhood named after the Marquis de Lafayette, further intrigued me. Walking the Liberty Trail in Massachusetts solidified my love for this period in history. At the time this book was published, I was engrossed in other books, so I completely missed it. I can't believe it took me twenty years to finally reread it! Most books about the South and war focus on the American Civil War, while books about the American Revolution are usually set in the Northeast. President Carter takes us to Georgia for the American Revolution, offering a Southern perspective. The story is skillfully told. As the saying goes, "you know how it ends! The ship sinks!" We already know who won the war, but President Carter's storytelling reveals just how close it was. This book is an absolute gem, proving that the South was just as American as the North during that time. Even if you disregard the historical aspect, it is a tale of freedom and the lengths people will go to defend it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2023 by Terry
    • Revolutionary War history come to life
I finished read “The Hornet’s Nest” the day Rosalyn Carter died. The history presented in this book makes the struggles of the southern colonies come to life in the battles and conflicts with the British. Although I was raised in the south and have read other books about the war for independence, this was the first that concentrated on the southern region I’ve come across. The book is long, but held my interest with each turn of the page. If you are a history buff, this book is for you. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023 by Susan Lindsey
    • WORTH THE READ
I wanted to read this for two reasons - first, I love ANYTHING about the American Revolutionary War Period, and second, I thought it was historically important, seeing that it is the first work of fiction written by a President (sitting or former) of the United States. That being said, I also wanted to REALLY like it. Having said all that, I found myself somewhere in the middle of the road in my final assessment of this book. I think Mr. Carter just tried to do too much here, all at once. There were way too many characters to keep tabs on, and more to the point, way too many viewpoints. I couldn't keep track of which character was who and what side they belonged on. I think Mr. Carter would have been more successful had he just followed the story of one character and let that story unfold. Still, I am very glad that I read it. You can see there was a GREAT amount of research involved, and I did learn a few things that I was not aware of before. So overall, a success! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2021 by Joseph Passarella
    • Well written story of the Revolutionary War
I read this book several years ago and purchased the Audio CD today for a forth coming road trip to share it with my wife. Was surprised to see the negative reviews and felt I should write why I enjoyed the book so much. It was well written with an even pace, well describing the Revolutionary War located south of Virginia. An area not well covered by the many books on this chapter of our country's history. The author is particularly good at describing the lives of both men and women at that time, in this area, as well as the relationships between the many factions and peoples involved. Humor is used quite effectively to lighten the tale and I learned what it felt like to be "tarred and feathered", which was not humorous. I have always felt that many books fail to deliver a very satisfying ending. Reading the Hornet's Nest left me with a very intriguing ending thus keeping the story alive in my mind. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2014 by D. Quicker

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