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Barbara Frietchie (1894)

Barbara Frietchie (1894)

Jordan, Jules
Whittier, John Greenleaf

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)General Poetry

ISBN10: 1169461883
ISBN13: 9781169461888
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Barbara Frietchie is a historical novel written by Jules Jordan and first published in 1894. The book is set during the American Civil War and tells the story of a brave and patriotic woman named Barbara Frietchie. Barbara is a fictional character based on a real person who lived in Frederick, Maryland during the war.The novel begins with Barbara's childhood and her love for the American flag. As she grows up, she becomes a respected member of her community and a staunch supporter of the Union cause. When Confederate troops invade Frederick, Barbara defies them by displaying the American flag from her window. The Confederate commander, Stonewall Jackson, orders his troops to tear down the flag, but Barbara stands up to him and declares her loyalty to the Union.The rest of the book follows Barbara's adventures as she becomes a spy for the Union army and helps them win a key battle. Along the way, she falls in love with a Union soldier and faces danger and betrayal from those around her.Barbara Frietchie is a classic tale of courage, patriotism, and love set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. Jordan's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing to life the people and events of the Civil War era. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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