Bøker av John William De Forest

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

Experience the drama and chaos of the American Civil War through the eyes of novelist John William De Forest. Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Antietam, The Bloody Chasm is an epic tale of bravery, sacrifice, and survival. With its gripping plot, vivid characters, and stunning attention to detail, this book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

De Forest tells the story of a young couple's struggles to overcome social and class barriers in 19th century America. This novel is a powerful commentary on love, freedom, and the pursuit of happiness.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Miss Ravenel's Conversion" is important in American literary history as the first novel to depict the Civil War with realism. Its battlefield scenes owe much to John W. De Forest's own experience as a captain in that conflict. But in 1867 genteel readers were affronted by De Forest's frank view of war and sex. This title introduces the novel.