An Unofficial Patriot (1898)

By Helen Hamilton Gardener

Book Overview

""An Unofficial Patriot"" is a novel written by Helen H. Gardener and published in 1898. It tells the story of a young woman named Mary Ware who becomes involved in the Spanish-American War. Mary is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to do her part for her country, despite the expectations of society at the time. She joins the Red Cross and travels to Cuba to help the wounded soldiers. Along the way, she meets a young doctor named Dr. Beverley, with whom she falls in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the war and the social norms of the time. The novel explores themes of patriotism, gender roles, and the effects of war on individuals and society. It is a captivating and thought-provoking read that offers insight into the cultural and political climate of the late 19th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163910821
• ISBN13: 9781163910825
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"