The Altar Of Freedom

By Mary Roberts Rinehart

Book Overview

The Altar of Freedom is a historical novel written by Mary Roberts Rinehart. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the lives of two families, the Camerons and the Blakes. The Camerons are a wealthy southern family who own a plantation and slaves, while the Blakes are a northern family who are abolitionists.The novel explores the issues of slavery, states' rights, and the impact of war on families. The story begins with the outbreak of the Civil War and the two families are torn apart by their loyalties to their respective sides. The Camerons are forced to flee their plantation and seek refuge in the north, while the Blakes are torn apart by the war.As the war rages on, the families are forced to confront their beliefs and the consequences of their actions. The novel also explores the role of women during the war, as they struggle to maintain their homes and families while their husbands and sons are away at war.The Altar of Freedom is a gripping and emotional novel that provides a unique perspective on the American Civil War. Mary Roberts Rinehart's vivid descriptions and compelling characters bring the era to life, making it a must-read for anyone interested in American history or historical fiction.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: 1432544926
• ISBN13: 9781432544928
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"