McLean: A Romance Of The War

By John Beatty

Book Overview

McLean: A Romance of the War by John Beatty is a historical novel set during the American Civil War. The story follows the life of a young man named McLean, who is a member of the Confederate Army. McLean is a passionate and dedicated soldier, but he begins to question the morality of the war and the cause for which he is fighting. As he struggles with his conscience, he falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who is a Union sympathizer. Their love is tested by the war and the opposing sides they represent. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the human cost of war. It provides a vivid portrayal of the Civil War era and the impact it had on the lives of ordinary people. John Beatty's writing is vivid and engaging, bringing to life the characters and events of this tumultuous period in American history.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: 1163773980
• ISBN13: 9781163773987
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"