Macaria: Or Altars Of Sacrifice (1883)
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ISBN10: 1166615294
ISBN13: 9781166615291
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166615291
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Macaria: Or Altars of Sacrifice is a novel written by Augusta Jane Evans in 1883. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of a young woman named Macaria, who is forced to confront the harsh realities of war and the sacrifices that must be made in order to protect her family and her country. Macaria is a strong-willed and independent protagonist who is determined to do whatever it takes to defend her home and her loved ones. She is aided in her efforts by a group of loyal friends and family members, including her father, a Confederate soldier, and her brother, who is fighting for the Union. Throughout the novel, Macaria struggles with her own conflicting emotions and desires, as she is torn between her duty to her family and her love for a Union soldier. As the war rages on, Macaria is forced to make difficult choices and sacrifices in order to protect those she cares about and to uphold her own beliefs and values.Overall, Macaria: Or Altars of Sacrifice is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and the devastating impact of war on individuals and families. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, particularly those interested in the American Civil War.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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