Sustained Honor

By John R. Musick

Book Overview

Sustained Honor is a book written by John R. Musick. The book tells the story of a young man named Jack Hinson, who lives in Tennessee during the Civil War. Jack is a simple farmer who lives with his family in peace until his two sons are brutally murdered by Union soldiers. Fueled by anger and a desire for revenge, Jack decides to take matters into his own hands and becomes a deadly sniper, targeting Union soldiers who he believes are responsible for his sons' deaths. The book follows Jack's journey as he becomes a feared and respected figure among Confederate soldiers, earning the nickname ""Old Jack."" However, his actions attract the attention of Union forces, who begin to hunt him down. Jack must use all his skills and cunning to evade capture and continue his mission of vengeance. Sustained Honor is a gripping tale of one man's struggle to uphold his honor and seek justice in a time of war. The book is filled with action, suspense, and historical detail, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of life during the Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, military strategy, or tales of heroism and sacrifice.The quarter-master's favorite dog, which was as fat as the pig, suddenly disappeared the day before the feast, and Terrence had a search instituted for him without avail, and gave it out as his opinion that the dog had fallen overboard. On the same day the officers feasted on roast pig, Terrence's mess had roast pig. The officers declared that their roast pig was very tender, but that the flavor was strong and peculiar The ship's surgeon afterward said he never saw the bones of a pig so resemble the bones of a dog. There had been but one pig aboard, and had it been known that Terrence dined on roast pig also, there might have been some grave suspicions.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: 116268626X
• ISBN13: 9781162686264
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"