The Blue Flag (1861)

By Sarah S. Baker

Book Overview

The Blue Flag is a novel written by Sara S. Baker and first published in 1861. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Edith Courtenay. Edith is the daughter of a wealthy landowner in Virginia and is engaged to a man named Arthur, who is also from a wealthy family. However, Edith's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets and falls in love with a young man named Harry Percy, who is a Union soldier.As the Civil War rages on, Edith finds herself torn between her loyalty to her family and her love for Harry. She must navigate the dangers and complexities of war-torn Virginia, where loyalties are divided and tensions are high. Along the way, she must also confront the prejudices and societal expectations of her time, which threaten to keep her from following her heart.The Blue Flag is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and courage set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. It is a timeless story that explores the power of love to overcome even the most difficult of obstacles.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: 1163938912
• ISBN13: 9781163938911
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"