Smith's Battery (1898)

By Robert W. Chambers

Book Overview

Smith's Battery is a historical novel written by Robert William Chambers and published in 1898. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the adventures of a Union artillery battery commanded by Captain Smith. The battery is composed of a diverse group of soldiers, including Irish immigrants, African Americans, and Native Americans. The novel explores the challenges faced by the soldiers as they fight in some of the most significant battles of the war, including Antietam and Gettysburg. The book provides a realistic portrayal of the horrors of war, including the physical and emotional toll it takes on the soldiers. The novel also examines the social and political issues of the time, including slavery and the treatment of Native Americans. Overall, Smith's Battery is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the 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: 1164847694
• ISBN13: 9781164847694
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"