A Loyal Little Red-Coat: A Story of Child-life in New York a Hundred Years Ago

Name: A Loyal Little Red-Coat: A Story of Child-life in New York a Hundred Years Ago
Author: Ruth Ogden

By Ruth Ogden

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A group of children in early New York experience everyday delights—circus visits, tea-parties, and household life—alongside the disruptions of wartime loyalties. Episodes trace the effects of an allegiance to the losing side through letters, a soldier’s arrest and prison-ship tale, and a lawyer’s intervention, while family figures such as an aunt and neighborhood households shape the children’s responses. Interwoven vignettes of play, moral decisions, and community encounters illuminate themes of loyalty, compassion, and the social consequences of political conflict in a vividly re-created historical setting.

About the Author

Ruth Ogden

Ruth Ogden was an American author known for her engaging children's literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her works often explore themes of childhood, adventure, and moral lessons, appealing to young readers with their imaginative storytelling. Notable titles include "A Little Queen of Hearts: An International Story" and "A Loyal Little Red-Coat: A Story of Child-life in New York a Hundred Years Ago," which reflect her ability to weave narratives that resonate with the experiences of children. Ogden's contributions to children's literature continue to be appreciated for their charm and insight into the lives of young people.