Crag-Nest: A Romance Of The Days Of Sheridan's Ride (1897)

By Thomas Cooper Deleon

Book Overview

Crag-Nest: A Romance Of The Days Of Sheridan�������s Ride is a historical novel written by Thomas Cooper Deleon and first published in 1897. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of a young Confederate soldier named Major Fauquier, who falls in love with a woman named Belle Boyd. Belle is a spy for the Confederacy and Fauquier is tasked with capturing her, but instead, they fall in love and must navigate the dangers of war and espionage to be together.The novel is set against the backdrop of General Philip Sheridan's famous ride in 1864, which played a pivotal role in the outcome of the war. The book is filled with action, adventure, and romance, and offers a vivid portrayal of the Civil War era. Deleon's writing style is descriptive and engaging, transporting readers to a time and place that is both exciting and dangerous.Crag-Nest: A Romance Of The Days Of Sheridan�������s Ride is a classic historical novel that is sure to appeal to fans of the genre. It offers a unique perspective on the Civil War, focusing on the personal struggles and triumphs of its characters rather than the larger political and military events of the time. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States or the Civil War era.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: 1120183790
• ISBN13: 9781120183798
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"