Parricide Of The Wissahickon

Charles Montgomery Skinner (Aug 4, 1844 - Jun 30, 1928) was an American writer who published myths and legends collection books. His dream was to make American folklore heritage more glorious. Skinner’s writings were wide ranging. 

Parricide Of The Wissahickon is a short story by Charles M. Skinner, included in "Myths and Legends of Our Own Land - Volume 03: On and near the Delaware".  The story is set in United States in times of war with Britain. It follows Derwent, a farmer, and his four sons. One autumn they went to patriots’ gathering, planning on taking the fight to the British. But in times of war things seldom go exactly as planned.