Eutaw: A Sequel To The Forayers; Or The Raid Of The Dog-Days: A Tale Of The Revolution (1890)

By William Gilmore Simms

Book Overview

""Eutaw: A Sequel to The Forayers; Or The Raid of the Dog-Days: A Tale of the Revolution"" is a historical fiction novel written by W. Gilmore Simms and first published in 1890. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the character of Major Hector O'Neil, a soldier who fought for the British but later switches sides to join the American forces. The novel takes place in South Carolina and focuses on the Battle of Eutaw Springs, which was a significant battle in the Southern theater of the American Revolution. The story is filled with action, suspense, and romance, and offers a vivid portrayal of the war and its impact on the people who lived through it. Simms was a prolific American writer who is often credited with helping to establish a literary culture in the South. ""Eutaw"" is considered one of his most important works, and it has been praised for its historical accuracy and its ability to capture the spirit of the American Revolution. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, Southern literature, or historical fiction in general.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: 054859483X
• ISBN13: 9780548594834
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 1.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"