The Star Of Gettysburg is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. Set during the American Civil War, the story follows a young Union soldier named Dick Mason who is wounded in battle and left behind by his regiment. He is rescued by a group of Confederate soldiers and taken to their camp, where he is nursed back to health by a young girl named Lucy. As he recovers, Dick begins to question his loyalty to the Union and develops feelings for Lucy, despite the fact that they are on opposite sides of the war ...
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The Star Of Gettysburg is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. Set during the American Civil War, the story follows a young Union soldier named Dick Mason who is wounded in battle and left behind by his regiment. He is rescued by a group of Confederate soldiers and taken to their camp, where he is nursed back to health by a young girl named Lucy. As he recovers, Dick begins to question his loyalty to the Union and develops feelings for Lucy, despite the fact that they are on opposite sides of the war.Meanwhile, the Confederate army is planning a major attack on the Union forces at Gettysburg, and Dick finds himself caught in the middle of the battle. With the help of Lucy and her family, he must decide where his loyalties truly lie and whether he is willing to risk his life for a cause he no longer believes in.The Star Of Gettysburg is a gripping tale of love, war, and loyalty that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in American history. Altsheler's vivid descriptions of the battlefield and the characters' struggles make for a compelling read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and military history alike.Harry, leaning against a bush, fell into a light doze, from which Dalton aroused him bye and bye. But the habit of war made him awake fully and instantly. Every faculty was alive. He arose to his feet and saw that Lee and Jackson were just parting. A faint moon shone over the Wilderness, revealing but little of the great army which lay in its thickets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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