Harry Hazelton

The Border Spy; or, The Beautiful Captive of the Rebel Camp (eBook, ePUB)

A Story of the War

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'The Border Spy; or, The Beautiful Captive of the Rebel Camp' by Harry Hazelton, readers are immersed in a gripping tale of intrigue and espionage during the American Civil War. Written in a compelling and suspenseful literary style, this novel takes place in the turbulent times of the conflict, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. Hazelton's vivid descriptions and well-developed characters bring the setting to life, keeping readers on the edge of their seats throughout the narrative. The book also provides insight into the social and political landscape of the era, making it both an engaging read and a valuable historical resource. Harry Hazelton's attention to detail and ability to craft a thrilling story make 'The Border Spy' a standout in Civil War literature. With a keen understanding of the period, Hazelton delivers a riveting account that will captivate history enthusiasts and fiction lovers alike.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 264
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066154837
• Artikelnr.: 58932111

Autorenporträt

Harry Hazelton, an author of American dime novels, contributed to the rich tapestry of 19th-century adventure fiction that captured the imaginations of young readers. Though much about Hazelton's personal life remains enshrouded in historical obscurity, his work has managed to endure in the collective memory of pulp literature aficionados. 'The Border Spy; or, The Beautiful Captive of the Rebel Camp' stands as one of Hazelton's more notable works, an archetypal exemplar of Civil War-era espionage and romance. This novel intertwines the suspenseful exploits of a Union spy with a melodramatic narrative of love and abduction set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Hazelton's literary style is characterized by a florid and dramatic prose, indicative of the sensationalist literature of his time. The narratives he weaves combine a mixture of historical details with imaginative storytelling, a formula that was quite popular among the readers of dime novels. Although Hazelton may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, 'The Border Spy' exemplifies his ability to capture the zeitgeist of his era and contributes to our understanding of mid-19th-century American popular literature.