The Guns Of Bull Run

The Guns of Bull Run is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows two young men, Harry Kenton and Dick Mason, who are friends but find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. Harry is a Southern gentleman from Kentucky who joins the Confederate army, while Dick is a Northern boy from New York who enlists in the Union army. The novel begins with the Battle of Bull Run, the first major battle of the Civil War. Harry and Dick find themselves facing each other on the battlefield, and their friendship is put to the test. Throughout the story, the two young men experience the horrors of war and the toll it takes on both soldiers and civilians. The Guns of Bull Run is a gripping tale of the Civil War that captures the bravery, sacrifice, and tragedy of this pivotal moment in American history. Altsheler's vivid descriptions of battle scenes and his attention to historical detail make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War. The novel is the first in a series of eight books known as The Civil War Series, which follows Harry and Dick's adventures throughout the conflict.Harry and Arthur stood two days later upon the sea wall of Charleston. Sumter rose up black and menacing in the clear wintry air. The muzzles of the cannon seemed to point into the very heart of the city, and over it, as ever, flew the defiant flag, the red and blue burning in vivid colors in the thin January sunshine. The heart of Charleston, that most intense of all Southern cities, had given forth a great throb.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.