The Tree of Appomattox a Story of the Civil War's Close Paperback / softback
by Joseph A. Altsheler
Paperback / softback
Description
"The Tree of Appomattox" is a historical fiction novel by Joseph A.
Altsheler that takes place during the American Civil War.
The novel follows the story of Harry Kenton, a young Confederate officer, and his comrades as they fight for the Southern cause.
The story begins with the Confederate Army under the command of General Robert E.
Lee retreating from Gettysburg after a crushing defeat.
Harry and his friends are a part of the Army of Northern Virginia, and they witness the devastating loss suffered by their fellow soldiers.
As the story progresses, Harry and his comrades participate in several key battles.
They experience the brutal realities of war, including the loss of friends and the horrors of battlefield injuries.
In the final battle at Appomattox, Harry and his friends find themselves on the brink of defeat.
They are forced to make difficult decisions about whether to continue fighting or surrender.
In the end, they choose to surrender, and Harry reflects on the war and the sacrifices made by both sides. "The Tree of Appomattox" is a gripping tale of the Civil War, full of vivid descriptions of battles and personal struggles.
It portrays the complexity of the conflict and the toll it took on the soldiers who fought it.
The novel also offers a glimpse into the political and social climate of the time, highlighting the tensions and divisions that led to the war and continued to shape the country in its aftermath.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:254 pages
- Publisher:Double 9 Books LLP
- Publication Date:01/03/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9789357485524
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:254 pages
- Publisher:Double 9 Books LLP
- Publication Date:01/03/2023
- Category:
- ISBN:9789357485524
