Joseph A. Altsheler

Broschiertes Buch

The Guns Of Bull Run

Beschreibung

"The Guns of Bull" is a historical novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler, set during the American Civil War. The book tells the story of two young soldiers, Harry Kenton, and Dick Mason, who fight on opposite sides of the conflict. Harry Kenton is a young Confederate soldier from Kentucky. The story follows both characters as they experience the horrors of war and the emotional turmoil that comes with fighting against former friends and neighbors. Along the way, they meet other soldiers, including the tough but kind Sergeant Whitley and the wise Colonel Winchester. Throughout the book, Altsheler provides a vivid and detailed account of life during the Civil War, including the tactics and strategies employed by both sides. He also delves into the personal lives of the characters, exploring their motivations, fears, and hopes for the future. "The Guns of Bull" is a gripping and emotionally charged novel that provides a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in American history.

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: DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
• Seitenzahl: 238
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 341g
• ISBN-13: 9789357485180
• ISBN-10: 935748518X
• Artikelnr.: 67774251