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Hammer And Rapier (1898)

Hammer And Rapier (1898)

Cooke, John Esten

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ISBN10: 1164331396
ISBN13: 9781164331391
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 308
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hammer and Rapier is a novel written by John Esten Cooke and first published in 1898. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of a young Confederate soldier named Philip Carey. As the war rages on, Carey finds himself torn between his duty to his country and his love for a Union sympathizer named Alice Grey. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a ruthless Union general and a daring Confederate spy.The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of battle scenes and its portrayal of the complexities of war. Cooke, who was himself a Confederate veteran, draws on his own experiences to bring the story to life. The book also explores themes of honor, loyalty, and sacrifice, as Carey grapples with the difficult choices he must make in order to survive the war.Overall, Hammer and Rapier is a compelling work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on the Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this pivotal period in American history.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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