John Ashton: A Story Of The War Between The States (1896)

By Capers Dickson

Book Overview

John Ashton: A Story of the War Between the States is a historical novel written by Dickson Capers and first published in 1896. The book tells the story of John Ashton, a young man from South Carolina who becomes caught up in the American Civil War. Ashton is a member of a wealthy family in Charleston, and at the start of the war, he enlists in the Confederate army. The novel follows his experiences as a soldier, including his training, battles, and interactions with other soldiers. It also explores his relationships with his family and friends, including his love interest, Maybelle.Throughout the book, Ashton grapples with the moral complexities of the war, questioning whether it is truly just and whether he is fighting for the right reasons. He also experiences personal loss and tragedy, which further shape his perspective on the conflict.The novel is notable for its portrayal of the Civil War from a Southern perspective, and for its exploration of the psychological toll that the war took on soldiers and civilians alike. It is also praised for its vivid descriptions of battle scenes and for its well-developed characters.Overall, John Ashton: A Story of the War Between the States is a compelling historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the American Civil War.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: 1163944300
• ISBN13: 9781163944301
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"