Joseph A. Altsheler

Broschiertes Buch

The Forest of Swords

Beschreibung

Joseph A. Altsheler's gripping historical fiction novel, "The Forest of Swords: A Story of Paris and the Marne," tells the story of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience during World War I. Against the backdrop of Paris and the Marne, a diverse cast of characters emerges, each with their own personal stakes in the conflict. Altsheler's masterful storytelling plunges readers into the relentless clash of armies, where strategic manoeuvres and valorous acts unfold against a backdrop of shattered landscapes. The characters must confront their deepest fears, find strength in unity, and summon unwavering resolve. Altsheler's evocative prose captures the essence of World War I, transporting readers to a time when bravery knew no bounds and the world teetered on the precipice of transformation.

Autor

Joseph A. Altsheler was born on April 29, 1862, in Three Springs, Hart County, Kentucky, to Joseph and Louise Altsheler. He was a newspaper reporter, editor, and author of popular juvenile historical fiction. He wrote fifty novels and at least fifty-three short stories. Seven of his novels were in sequence. He worked as an editor at the Louisville Courier-Journal in 1885. In 1892, he started to work for New York World and then as the editor of the World's tri-weekly magazine. He wrote children s stories due to a lack of suitable stories. On May 30, 1880, Altsheler married Sarah Boles and had a son named Sidney. In 1914, during World War I Altsheler and his family were in Germany and they were forced to remain there. Altsheler died at the age of 57, on June 5, 1919, in New York. His wife, Sarah Boles died after 30 years. Their bodies are buried at the Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky. Although each of the thirty-two novels constitutes an independent story, Altsheler suggested reading in sequence for each series (that is, he numbered the volumes). You can read the remaining eighteen novels in any order.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pharos Books Private Limited
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 355g
• ISBN-13: 9789358043631
• ISBN-10: 9358043636
• Artikelnr.: 68494130