The King's Orchard
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The King's Orchard is an historical novel
by the American
writer Agnes Sligh Turnbull
(1888-1982) based upon the life of James O'Hara
(1752?–1819), an American industrialist.
Set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
during the early years of the American republic, it is the fictionalized biography of O'Hara, who came to America shortly before the American Revolution
, traveled to Western Pennsylvania
, became Washington's quartermaster
during the war, and was prominent in the early history of Pittsburgh. The book includes characters such as George Washington
, Guyasuta
, Mad Anthony Wayne, and George Rogers Clark
.
Historical novel
According to Encyclopædia Britannica, a historical novel is-Development:An early example of historical prose fiction is Luó Guànzhōng's 14th century Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which covers one of the most important periods of Chinese history and left a lasting impact on Chinese culture.The...
by the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
writer Agnes Sligh Turnbull
Agnes Sligh Turnbull
Agnes Sligh Turnbull was a bestselling American writer, most noted for her works of historical fiction based in her native Western Pennsylvania.-Biography:...
(1888-1982) based upon the life of James O'Hara
James O'Hara (quartermaster)
James O'Hara was an American military officer, businessman, and captain of early industry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.-Early life:...
(1752?–1819), an American industrialist.
Set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
during the early years of the American republic, it is the fictionalized biography of O'Hara, who came to America shortly before the American Revolution
American Revolution
The American Revolution was the political upheaval during the last half of the 18th century in which thirteen colonies in North America joined together to break free from the British Empire, combining to become the United States of America...
, traveled to Western Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, became Washington's quartermaster
Quartermaster
Quartermaster refers to two different military occupations depending on if the assigned unit is land based or naval.In land armies, especially US units, it is a term referring to either an individual soldier or a unit who specializes in distributing supplies and provisions to troops. The senior...
during the war, and was prominent in the early history of Pittsburgh. The book includes characters such as George Washington
George Washington
George Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
, Guyasuta
Guyasuta
Guyasuta was an important leader of the Seneca people in the second half of the eighteenth century, playing a central role in the diplomacy and warfare of that era...
, Mad Anthony Wayne, and George Rogers Clark
George Rogers Clark
George Rogers Clark was a soldier from Virginia and the highest ranking American military officer on the northwestern frontier during the American Revolutionary War. He served as leader of the Kentucky militia throughout much of the war...
.