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Title: The Sword of Antietam: A Story of the Nation's Crisis

Note: The Civil War Series, Volume 4

Credits: Produced by Ken Reeder, and David Widger

Summary: "The Sword of Antietam: A Story of the Nation's Crisis" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel that was likely written during the late 19th century. Centered around the American Civil War, it portrays the experiences of young soldiers, particularly focusing on the character Dick Mason, a Northern lieutenant, as he navigates the complexities of war, both on the battlefield and within himself. The narrative emphasizes the personal and national crises faced as battles unfold, culminating in the well-known conflict at Antietam. The opening of the book introduces us to Dick Mason and his companions as they scout the terrain, anxious about the imminent approach of Confederate forces led by the infamous Stonewall Jackson. The portrayal of nature juxtaposed with the tension of an impending war sets a vivid scene, emphasizing the profound transformations that this young man and his fellow soldiers are about to face. The chapter captures their youthful bravado, fears, and camaraderie, as they prepare for the overwhelming realities of battle, hinting at the challenges they will encounter both in combat and in their personal convictions as they fight for their beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander), 1862-1919

EBook No.: 7862

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 164

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Sword of Antietam: A Story of the Nation's Crisis

Note: The Civil War Series, Volume 4

Credits: Produced by Ken Reeder, and David Widger

Summary: "The Sword of Antietam: A Story of the Nation's Crisis" by Joseph A. Altsheler is a historical novel that was likely written during the late 19th century. Centered around the American Civil War, it portrays the experiences of young soldiers, particularly focusing on the character Dick Mason, a Northern lieutenant, as he navigates the complexities of war, both on the battlefield and within himself. The narrative emphasizes the personal and national crises faced as battles unfold, culminating in the well-known conflict at Antietam. The opening of the book introduces us to Dick Mason and his companions as they scout the terrain, anxious about the imminent approach of Confederate forces led by the infamous Stonewall Jackson. The portrayal of nature juxtaposed with the tension of an impending war sets a vivid scene, emphasizing the profound transformations that this young man and his fellow soldiers are about to face. The chapter captures their youthful bravado, fears, and camaraderie, as they prepare for the overwhelming realities of battle, hinting at the challenges they will encounter both in combat and in their personal convictions as they fight for their beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander), 1862-1919

EBook No.: 7862

Published: Apr 1, 2005

Downloads: 164

Language: English

Subject: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.