The Sword of Antietam a Story of the Nation's Crisis

The Sword of Antietam is a historical fiction novel written by Joseph A. Altsheler. Set during the American Civil War, the story follows the adventures of a young Union soldier named Dick Mason, who is wounded in battle and taken prisoner by the Confederates. He is eventually rescued by a group of Union soldiers and becomes involved in a secret mission to deliver important information to General McClellan before the Battle of Antietam. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters including a Confederate spy, a young girl named Lucy who is searching for her missing father, and a group of Union soldiers who become like family to him. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and historical details that bring the Civil War era to life. It is a thrilling tale of bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice in the face of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.1914. The Sword of Antietam tells a complete story, but it is one in the chain of Civil War romances, begun in The Guns of Bull Run and continued through The Guns of Shiloh and The Scouts of Stonewall. The Young Northern hero, Dick Mason, and his friends are in the forefront of this tale. Contents: Cedar Mountain; At the Capital; Beside the River; Springing the Trap; The Second Manassas; The Mournful Forest; Orders No. 191; The Duel in the Pass; Across the Stream; Antietam; A Family Affair; Through the Bluegrass; Perryville; Seeking Bragg; and Stone River.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.