Project Gutenberg 2007-11-19 Public domain in the USA. 102 Craddock, Charles Egbert 1850 1922 Dembry, R. Emmett Murfree, Mary Noailles The Lost Guidon 1911 Produced by David Widger "The Lost Guidon" by Charles Egbert Craddock is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of war, bravery, and the lingering impact of the Civil War on soldiers and their families. It captures the psychological struggles and moral challenges faced by individuals during and after battle, particularly focusing on a young soldier's resolve amidst the chaos of war. The narrative follows the journey of Casper Girard, a young soldier known for carrying the guidon of Dovinger's Rangers during a grim battle where many of his comrades perish. Despite witnessing the horrors of war and being surrounded by death, Girard clings to the hope of rallying his fallen regiment, showcasing his youthful idealism and determination. After the war, he grapples with his identity and place in a world that feels foreign to him. Through the eyes of an old chaplain observing the events, the story delves into themes of loss, memory, and the drive to honor one's past. Ultimately, Girard emerges transformed, vowing to uphold the values of honor and duty, illustrating a poignant transition from the battlefield to civilian life and his aspiration to carry forward the legacy of his fallen comrades. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Short stories Mountain life -- Fiction PS Text US Civil War Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: American Literature 61252 2025-08-10T04:04:42.937170 text/html 58412 2021-01-26T02:33:25 text/html 94976 2025-08-10T04:04:47.404145 application/epub+zip 93772 2025-08-10T04:04:45.340176 application/epub+zip 88138 2025-08-10T04:04:44.299180 application/epub+zip 180712 2025-08-10T04:04:48.933132 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 173853 2025-08-10T04:04:46.802175 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 150394 2022-09-11T06:01:17.408954 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 51025 2025-08-10T04:04:42.683184 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 51118 2018-03-08T12:02:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 50703 2007-11-19T16:10:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20819 2025-08-10T04:04:49.054164 application/rdf+xml 12436 2025-08-10T04:04:44.789179 image/jpeg 3268 2025-08-10T04:04:44.545164 image/jpeg 20663 2018-03-18T14:33:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 22204 2021-01-26T02:33:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 20571 2007-11-19T16:10:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 92610 2025-08-10T04:04:42.943177 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia