Dark Days (1884)

By Hugh Conway and Frederick John Fargus

Book Overview

Dark Days is a novel written by Hugh Conway and first published in 1884. The story follows the life of a young man named Maurice Hilliard, who is forced to flee his home in England after being falsely accused of a crime. He travels to America, where he becomes embroiled in a series of dangerous and thrilling adventures.The novel is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, and Conway uses this historical event to explore themes of loyalty, betrayal, and redemption. The story is full of twists and turns, with Hilliard encountering a range of characters, from corrupt politicians and ruthless businessmen to brave soldiers and kind-hearted strangers.Throughout the novel, Conway's writing is vivid and descriptive, immersing the reader in the sights, sounds, and smells of the American landscape. The characters are well-drawn and believable, with Hilliard in particular being a sympathetic and engaging protagonist.Overall, Dark Days is a gripping and entertaining novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and adventure stories alike. It is a classic example of the genre and remains a popular read to this day.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: 1120274397
• ISBN13: 9781120274397
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"